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By Tom Vilsack     Over the past several years, we have seen the spread and occurrence of wildfires increase significantly.

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By Denise Buzzelli  Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Executive Director     The Institute for Family Owned Business held the 2014 Maine Family Business Awards on May 19 at the Marriott  Sable  Oaks in South Portland.

Staff Report     GREENVILLE — Maine’s congressional delegation announced that 12 airports will collectively receive more than $3.

    MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo-Brownville is welcoming Diane and Ned Smith, well-known local Civil War researchers, who are offering an intriguing talk about their personal journey as authors and researcher, as well as sharing stories of Maine’s role in the war.

    DOVER-FOCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will meet at the Thompson Free Library from 10 to 11:30 a.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     For the first time in recent history, two out of the three major offices in the American Legion in Maine will be held by Piscataquis County veterans.

    MILO — Matthew Hackett, principal of Penquis Valley High School, has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2014.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Music Department will present a concert by the private students of the music faculty at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.