GUILFORD — The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Department, working with Maine State Police and the Dover-Foxcroft Police Department, are investigating a shooting, beating and alleged dog attack that sent four residents of Guilford to Mayo Regional Hospital Monday night.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GUILFORD — Plans for a new retail store in Guilford took another step forward at last week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — Although the annual budget meeting drew a sizeable crowd to the Dexter council chambers Thursday night, there was virtually no debate and only two questions came up about the $3.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy alumni representing classes ranging from 1943-2003 gathered at the gymnasium Aug.

A CUT ABOVE THE REST Observer photo/Mike Lange Tyler McIntosh of Glenburn (left) and John Grignon of Dixfield compete in the precision bore contest at Saturday’s Game of Logging at Forest Heritage Days.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to hire Dover-Foxcroft Police Officer Kyle Wilson as a full-time deputy sheriff and Fire Department Capt.

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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The following are the award winners as determined by a panel of three judges during the 2013 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming Parade “A Splash of Summer!” on Aug.

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

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital will host a Red Cross community blood drive in the Resource Center on Monday, Aug.