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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL BRIDGE — Milo Public Works Foreman Michael Conley removes the sign covering for the newly named Henry “Butch” Heal Memorial Bridge over the Sebec River in downtown Milo as Heal’s family members watch. On Saturday the town formally dedicated three bridges to memorialize a trio of residents who died in service of their country during the Vietnam War.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL BRIDGE — Milo Public Works Foreman Michael Conley removes the sign covering for the newly named Henry “Butch” Heal Memorial Bridge over the Sebec River in downtown Milo as Heal’s family members watch. On Saturday the town formally dedicated three bridges to memorialize a trio of residents who died in service of their country during the Vietnam War.

Three memorial bridges dedicated in Milo

October 4, 2022

MILO — Three Milo residents who died in service of their country during the Vietnam War have been memorialized with the naming of bridges in their honor. Overpasses over the Pleasant, Piscataquis and Sebec rivers were formally dedicated during ceremonies on Saturday, Oct.

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Paul LePage says in debate Janet Mills was ‘fortunate’ COVID hit

By David Marino Jr.

RSU 68 central office moves to Bangor Road

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 central office staff have moved out of the second floor of the SeDomoCha School several miles up Route 15 to the Richard M.

Nearly all of Maine’s county jails say they’re understaffed

By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public Almost all of Maine’s 15 county jails are understaffed, and some are missing more than half of the employees they need to fully operate.

D-F Kiwanis and D-F Congregational Church team up to help families at Christmas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and gifts for each of your children, ages infant to 18, the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

Mayo Hospital collects hundreds of oral health items for area families

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Oral health is an important part of overall health, but sometimes, families don’t have the tools they need to fight tooth decay.

2022 class enshrined in PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame

GUILFORD — The sports history of Piscataquis Community High School continues to grow with the induction of five people, two teams and a contributor into the fourth class of the PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Contributed photo PVC CHAMPS — The Dexter golf team finished in first place at the PVC Class C championship at the JaTo Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln on Sept. 29. The Tigers finished with a score of 346, best among a field of 15 teams, to qualify for Saturday’s Class C championship at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.

Contributed photo PVC CHAMPS — The Dexter golf team finished in first place at the PVC Class C championship at the JaTo Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln on Sept. 29. The Tigers finished with a score of 346, best among a field of 15 teams, to qualify for Saturday’s Class C championship at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.

Dexter golf wins PVC championship

October 5, 2022

Costedio named coach of the year LINCOLN — The Dexter Regional High School golf team earned top honors at the 2022 Penobscot Valley Conference Class C golf championship at the JaTo Highlands Golf Course on Sept. 29.

2 Maine high school football storylines you need to know

By Adam Robinson, Bangor Daily New Staff Foxcroft bounces back In Foxcroft Academy’s 14-13 loss to Lisbon on Sept.

Three first-half goals helps PCHS earn Homecoming victory over Lee

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis Community High School girls had much to celebrate during the team’s 2022 Homecoming game vs.

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Fall is a time to slow down and enjoy change

By Sarah Sindo The transition from summer to fall happened quickly.

Fortunate to have Dr. Evans

To the Editor; While our country is facing challenges, we are very fortunate in Piscataquis County to have Dr.

3 names that will live on forever in Milo

To the Editor; On Saturday, Oct.

Maine moose season is on

Troubling signs

To the Editor; On my evening walks after supper, it troubles me to pass signs for Chad Perkins, running to be state representative in my district against incumbent Dr.

Vote for Sidell

To the Editor; To the voters of Piscataquis County, reminder vote Nov.

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Calendar of events

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

Milo Garden Club meeting

MILO — The Milo Garden Club meets at the Three Rivers Kiwanis building at 1 p.

Give a Dog a Home Rescue weekend events

Give a Dog a Home Rescue, located in Sebec, has two community events planned for this weekend.

Signs of the season

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SIGNS OF THE SEASON — Foliage is turning to autumn colors along the Piscataquis River in Dover-Foxcroft.

‘Hunter’s Full Moon Pickleball Party’

GUILFORD — A Hunter’s Full Moon Pickleball Party on Sunday, Oct.

Monson cemetery tour on Saturday

MONSON — The Monson Historical Society will be holding a cemetery tour at 2 p.