BIGGEST DOE AND BUCK Photos courtesy of KC’s Country Store      During hunting season KC’s Country Store in Parkman held its annual contests for the biggest doe and buck.

By Lesley Fernow     Being able to live long enough to grow old is considered in most societies to be a blessing.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA recently finished some exciting renovations to the pool and deck area of the Olympic-sized indoor pool.

FRESH FROM FLORIDA Contributed photo Every fall the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Club sells Florida oranges and grapefruit as a fundraiser to support its projects.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GUILFORD — A Tampa, Fla.

SQUEEZE PLAY Observer photo/Mike Lange  Dexter freshman Megan Peach (32) goes after a loose ball with teammate Abbie Melvin (10) and PCHS center Delanie Bennett.

Family Searcherby Nina Brawn       Many people begin their search through genealogy hoping to join a particular lineage society such as the Mayflower Society.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The following cases were heard under the Piscataquis Criminal Docket at the Piscataquis Judicial Center during the month of October.

    Seven Maine residents were sworn in to serve three-year terms on the Maine Commission for Community Service recently.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — With 41 years in education, Patrick O’Neill knows the challenges of balancing a strong curriculum with available funding.