To the Editor:    AARP applauds the recently published opinion editorial by Sen.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the help of the Division of the Blind and the Iris Network a new support group for the blind and visually impaired will meet once a month.

Staff Report     DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery late Monday afternoon at the local Rite Aid pharmacy on Spring Street.

    BOWERBANK — Dr.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Mayo Regional Hospital Board of Directors (Hospital Administrative District 4) has hired Marie Vienneau as chief executive officer of Mayo Regional Hospital.

    ABBOT — The North Country Strings invites the public to a program of sacred and secular holiday music “A North Country Christmas” at 6:30 p.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     HANCOCK, Mich.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council agreed to pay departing Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs six months’ salary plus the cash equivalent of any accrued vacation and sick time, according to the separation agreement obtained by the Piscataquis Observer.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     BOWERBANK — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) business development and community development directors unveiled their goals for next year at the Nov.

RACING FAMILY Observer photo/Mike Lange Shawn Racila of Dover-Foxcroft and his son, Robbie, were honored at the Unity Raceway awards banquet on Nov.