DOVER-FOXCROFT — To cope with a shortage that is affecting area districts as well as school units across the state and country, a pair of substitute teachers at the SeDoMoCha School have worked to launch a substitute training program for RSU 68.

Martin records a hat trick GUILFORD – With Foxcroft Academy getting off to a bit of a slow start during a Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In late May, the Dover-Foxcroft Selectboard placed a pause on a new marijuana caregiver ordinance after realizing its unintended consequences could hurt local families.

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.