DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through the generous contributions of local-area businesses, Mayo Regional Hospital’s Auxiliary/Volunteer organization launched the holiday season with its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Dec.

Staff Report     SKOWHEGAN — A Wellington man accused of gross sexual assault in Moscow last summer was among those indicted by a Somerset County grand jury last week.

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By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GREENVILLE — The Greenville Board of Selectmen is expected to make a decision at tonight’s meeting (Dec.

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Every year The Piscataquis Observer publishes children’s letters to Santa Claus.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     SANGERVILLE — The Sangerville Fire Department is in drastic need of a new engine, according to Chief Charles “Chuck” Bean, since the newest one in its fleet is almost 20 years old.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — A change will be made in the ranking periods at SeDoMoCha Middle School for the 2014-15 school year as grades 5-8 will have quarters instead of trimesters after the RSU 68 school board approved the switch during a Dec.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council voted last week to extend a six-month moratorium on construction of the proposed east-west corridor through the community, but the vote was closer than the previous tally in June.

Members of Cub Scout Pack 75 braved the chilly weather Saturday to host another toy drive for needy families in the Dexter area.