By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GREENVILLE — Moosehead Lake has often been called the Hope diamond of Maine’s waterways.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the town meeting referendum on June 10, residents approved an ordinance concerning a moratorium regarding private distribution corridors which includes paved highways, pipelines and high tension transmission lines.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth-graders had the opportunity to become engineers as they designed bridges out of popsicle sticks in math class.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The fourth annual Amy, Coty and Monica 5K Race-Walk in Dexter Sunday morning drew more than 450 participants and raised just over $14,500 toward programs to help curb domestic violence in Maine.

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    GREENVILLE — Plum Creek has awarded scholarships to three exemplary local high school students who plan to continue their education after graduation.

Observer photo/Mike Lange Guest speakers at the Sangerville Bicentennial celebration included, from left, Sen.

Observer photo/Mike Lange The Sangerville Fire Department, which won several awards at last year’s state convention, looked sharp in Saturday’s parade.

Members and leaders of Girl Scout Troop 855 were presented with a certificate of appreciation at the June 12 Dexter Town Council meeting for helping place American flags on veterans’ graves prior to Memorial Day.

    GUILFORD — The Class of 2014 Scholarships were presented to the following graduating seniors at Piscataquis Community High School.