GRADE 5: High Honors: Grace Carlson, Aine Casey, Bodie Clarke, Alexis Cole, Kamryn Commeau, Rebekah Demers, Alex Dulac, Emily Fuller, Miles Gadwah, Emily Harmon-Weeks, James Jankunas, Makayla Landry, Jasper Makowski, Abigail Reed, Jacob Reed, Austin Seavey and Meghan Spooner.

    PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange awarded three Parkman college students 2015 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships of $500 for the 2015-16 school year.

  Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes 28TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW — For nearly three decades the Atkinson Lady Quilters have showcased members’ talents with a quilt show at the Atkinson United Methodist Church, and this year’s event “It’s a Tea Party” took place on July 18.

PARKMAN — Raffle tickets are currently on sale for a 61-day raffle of numerous prizes to raise money for the children of the late Stephanie Gebo.

Wednesday, July 8 — Baked beans and hot dogs, confetti corn, wheat bread and dessert.

   PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange will host the fourth annual Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship Supper on Saturday, July 18 from 4-6 p.

Staff Report  JACKMAN — The Nature Conservancy in Maine has purchased 6,584 acres of diverse forest land that includes the 3,315-foot-high Number 6 Mountain in northern Somerset County from Plum Creek.

PRESQUE ISLE – One hundred and seventy-two students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle during the 2014-15 academic year.

WATERVILLE — Three students from the region were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2014-15 year.

Wednesday, July 8 — Baked beans and hot dogs, confetti corn, wheat bread and dessert.

 LEWISTON — Congressman Bruce Poliquin’s office is now accepting applications from Mainers who are interested in attending a service academy.

  Staff Report  With many people taking July 3 off to start the holiday weekend early, a good turnout is expected for Fourth of July activities in Piscataquis County.

Residents of SAD 41, made up of the communities of Atkinson, Brownville, LaGrange and Milo, approved a $8,247,100 district budget for the 2015-16 school year.

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  By Mike LangeStaff Writer  ROCKWOOD — It’s been 45 years since the last guests stayed at the Mount Kineo House, which was once one of the largest resorts in Maine.

Wednesday, July 1 — Ham and pineapple, mashed sweet potato, corn, wheat bread and dessert.

Photo courtesy of Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance HOPE AT HOME —  Cindy Freeman Cyr, left, of the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance receives a check for $800 from Michell McMahon and Monica Applebee of Camden National Bank.

 The following Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled in the Penquis Region during the next few weeks.