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Jack Hart, Interim Town Manager of Greenville, attends to the day-to-day operations of running the town until a new town manager can be found.

Jack Hart, Interim Town Manager of Greenville, attends to the day-to-day operations of running the town until a new town manager can be found.

Greenville seeks new town manager

October 18, 2018

GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville is looking for a new town manager after the two-year contract with Jesse Crandall was not renewed. Town officials declined to comment as to why, as did members of the Town Select Board.

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Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine ride raises $1,300 for Pine Tree Hospice

In late July the Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine took a ride to Moxie Falls, not only traveling to Somerset County for a picnic but to raise money for Pine Tree Hospice. Through ride proceeds, the group was comprised of 19 bikes and 22 people, T-shirt sales, and a raffle a total of $1,300 was raised for Pine Tree Hospice.

New record management system selected for county registry of deeds

Two weeks after five bids were opened for the record management system at the Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds, the proposal made by Info Quick Solutions Inc. was approved by the county commissioners during an Oct. 16 meeting.

Dexter councilors approve medical retail marijuana moratorium

The town council passed a moratorium ordinance regarding medical retail marijuana during an Oct. 11 meeting. The moratorium ordinance will be in effect for 180 days through May 11, 2019 -- residents can still use medicinal and recreational marijuana within the law -- as the document covers the location, operation, permitting, approval or licensing of any medical marijuana retail stores, registered dispensaries, testing facilities, and manufacturing facilities in Dexter.

SeDoMoCha Elementary students bring books to life with some great pumpkins

Students at SeDoMoCha Elementary got into the season by filling a “Storybook Pumpkin Patch” in the school library through a contest featuring pumpkins decorated to resemble a character from the pupils’ favorite books.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom FOXCROFT GOLF -- Front, from left, Cameron Parlee, Ethan Curtis and Carter Merrill. Back, Hunter Kemp, head coach Pete Caruso and Lee Belotte.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom FOXCROFT GOLF -- Front, from left, Cameron Parlee, Ethan Curtis and Carter Merrill. Back, Hunter Kemp, head coach Pete Caruso and Lee Belotte.

FA’s Curtis golfs at state championship

October 15, 2018

Foxcroft Academy junior Ethan Curtis joined some of the the state’s top golfers at the 2018 Class B championship Oct. 13 at Natanis Golf Course.

Foxcroft shuts out Washington Academy 41-0 on Senior Night

Three drives in the first quarter that each required just a single play helped Foxcroft Academy build a 20-0 lead against Washington Academy of East Machias during the Ponies’ Senior Night on Oct. 12. Foxcroft is set to play at Oakes Field again this season, most likely after a bye in the opening round of the Class D North playoffs, as the team earned a 41-0 victory to improve to 7-0 on the season with the Ponies’ first shutout of 2018.

Conference cross country results

The Foxcroft Academy boys scored 203 points to place eighth among nine Class B teams at the 2018 Penobscot Valley Conference (PVC) Cross Country Championships on Oct. 13 at the University of Maine-Presque Isle. The Ponies’ 203 points was ahead of the 216 accumulated by Washington Academy of East Machias.

Flying Dutchman Paintball reaches 50,000-player milestone

Business officials are excited to announce that Flying Dutchman Paintball has just reached a major milestone. On Oct. 10 they served their 50,000th player. Achieving this accomplishment is due in no small part to a focus on providing a quality experience and outstanding value to each and every one of their customers (that and maybe the fact they are just too stubborn to quit!)

Opinion Browse Opinion

Column43 mins ago

It is the most important election of our lives. Or is it?

"We’re nearly one month away from the most important election of our lifetime." So said Democratic candidate for governor Janet Mills, via email, on Oct. 1.

Column46 mins ago

Race for governor is between Mills and Moody

A bit by happenstance, I had the chance recently to spend about 15 minutes chatting with each of the four candidates for governor. I like them all and enjoyed the conversations. But that doesn’t change the fact that I think Attorney General Janet Mills is the best option.

Letter1 day ago

Reelect Rep. Higgins

I have worked with Norm Higgins several times over the last few years in his role as a state legislator. Rep. Higgins has assisted our company and the entire forest products industry many times through his work on the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. He is a strong advocate for our industry and a strong voice on this very important committee.

Letter1 day ago

Preserving Maine’s rugged landscapes

A Maine Land Conservation Task Force has formed to review the accomplishments and challenges of land conservation during the 30 years since the creation of the Land for Maine’s Future Program, and to lay groundwork for the future. One question the task force will consider: Has Maine already conserved enough land?

Living Browse Living

American Legion Post 41 of Milo news

Many times we are asked “what does the American Legion do?,” “why should I belong?,” and “what’s in it for me?” These questions hang out there because we do a poor job to telling our story. To answer the first question, the American Legion is the largest veterans service organization in the United States standing on four pillars of service -- veterans affairs & rehabilitation, national security, Americanism, and children & youth.

Dexter Regional High School crowns Homecoming Court

Dexter Regional High School recently held its Homecoming Week, and at the annual Homecoming Dance on Oct. 6 the following students were crowned as the Homecoming Court.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates to D-F Historical Society

The employees of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society. The organization was chosen as a recipient of the credit union’s Caring for Community fundraiser, as employees from all branches pay $3 each to dress casual twice a month.

Calendar of events

Upcoming events around the region.

Office of U.S. Sen. Collins will be in D-F Oct. 26 to meet constituents

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced that staff from her Bangor Constituent Service Center will hold office hours in Dover-Foxcroft from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building, 48 Morton Avenue, Suite A.

Medicare 101 class Oct. 24 in D-F

Leslie Lizotte, aging and disability resource center specialist from the Eastern Area Agency on Aging, will be holding a Medicare 101 class at the Piscataquis County office building (Peaks House) located at 163 East Main Street from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 24.