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

    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.

GUARD DUTY Observer photo/Mike Lange  Peyton Watson of Dexter (left) defends Alex Speed of PCHS in Saturday’s 54-20 victory.

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

    FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is proud to announce 10 Michael D.

    School leaders from AOS 43 schools will be looking to redefine the role of principal/school leader beginning in the 2014 school year according to AOS 43 Superintendent of Schools Michael Wright.

GETTING BY Observer photo/Mike Lange  PCHS center Delani Bennett (52) moves past Dexter forward Abbie Melvin in Saturday’s game at Guiski Gymnasium.