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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Twelve musicians from Foxcroft Academy have been selected for the District V Honors Festival, a two-day festival for three ensembles (orchestra, band and chorus) that is composed of the best players from area schools.

Aroostook, Washington and Piscataquis countiesdesignated a ‘Great Region’     CARIBOU — Maine is a big state, but thanks to efforts of APP’s Diversified Agriculture Working Group, the northern and southern parts of the state are starting to work together, which makes the state seem not quite so big.

    PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is having a Christmas party for the kids on Dec.

MICHAUD, Herman J.

BRIDGE, Beverly Titcomb, 75, Abbot, November 26, 2014.

33 TWICE Observer photo/Mike Lange Dexter’s Adam Wintle (33) eases into the lane ahead of Hall Dale’s Brian Allen (33) during Saturday’s preseason contest at Dexter Regional High School.

HERE IT COMES Observer photo/Mike Lange Madison Chadbourne of Foxcroft Academy gets ready for a downcourt pass during Saturday’s pre-season contest against Hall-Dale in Dexter.

Observer photo/Mike Lange  Dylan Harmon-Weeks of Foxcroft Academy turns the corner with Hall-Dale’s Ryan Sinclair in pursuit.

HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE Observer photo/Mike Lange Macie Melvin (left) looks for an outlet while being guarded by Hall-Dale’s Jill Whynot during Saturday’s Maine Highlands FCU Tip-Off Classic.