By Fern MorrisonFoxcroft Academy senior     The Class of 2015 is beginning to realize that the college application process is more than just filling out paperwork and writing essays.

Seventh-grade Students of the Quarter from Ridge View Community School in Dexter display their certificates, awarded for academic excellence and positive work habits.

Contributed photo Tisbury Manor Chapter DAR Regent Nancy Battick, left, presented member Diana Lucek with her Honorary Chapter Regent Pin on Nov.

Gemma (the cat) says, “I like this one the best.

Photo courtesy of PCSWCD Last month the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a natural resources field trip for PCES sixth-graders at the Demonstration Forest in Williamsburg.

    Foxcroft Academy graduate Elias Twitchell, now of Wayne, Ill.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     LAGRANGE — Several years ago SAD 41 entered into an Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) with SAD 31 in the Howland area.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     CAMBRIDGE — Jesse Smart had worked all his adult life in places like Fayscott, Hartland Tannery, Hardwood Products and most recently, Sanfield Nursing Care Center and was in good physical shape.

    Piscataquis County families in need are invited to register their children for the Piscataquis Santa Project to receive warm winter clothing (boots, jackets, ski pants, hats and mittens) and a special toy or gift at Christmas time.

    CHARLESTON — A low-stress cattle-handling demonstration will be held from 2-4 p.

    PORTLAND — The 2014-15 WinterKids Passport, the ultimate ticket to winter fun, is now available at WinterKids.

Observer photo/Mike Lange The finale at Monday’s SAD 4 Veterans’ Day ceremony was a rendition of “Yankee Doodle Dandy” by the PCES 3rd graders, directed by Sheryl Allen.

By Natalie Nightingale  CHCS NESCOM student intern     BANGOR — Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) held its 130th Staff Recognition Ceremony on Oct.

The Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC) held an open house and student-led demonstrations on Oct.

    Because of the large number of unwanted and unplanned kittens born each year in Maine, there is a new campaign to promote “fixing felines by five.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     PARKMAN — With Veterans Day approaching on Tuesday, Nov.

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Goggin cites experience and challenges of sheriff’s position By Mike LangeStaff Writer     Piscataquis County Sheriff John Goggin hasn’t had an opponent in the primary or general election in more than two decades.