DEXTER — For more than eight decades, Spring Street Greenhouse & Floral Shop has proudly served the Dexter community from its Garland Road (Route 94) location, with a tradition of being family-owned and operated.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THROWING SKILL – Amanda Ober of Dover-Foxcroft earned top honors in the 18-35 age division of the ladies skillet throw on Saturday morning as part of the 135th annual Piscataquis Valley Fair.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in three respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the seventh annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.

DEXTER — A rivalry will be set aside for the good of the student-athletes as Central High School in Corinth field hockey players will have the opportunity to suit up for the Dexter Regional High School Tigers this fall.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom BICENTENNIAL PARADE – Monson celebrated its 200th birthday with a Bicentennial parade on Saturday morning through town.

GUILFORD — Experienced pickleball players and those picking up a paddle for the very first time now have a place to play outside in the region.

GREENVILLE — Given recent real estate trends, the town of Greenville has been experiencing a lack of available middle-income housing.

FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

GREENVILLE — With many visitors coming to Greenville to enjoy the sites downtown as well as Moosehead Lake and other nearby natural attractions, parking spaces have become harder and harder to find for tourists and locals alike.