Earning first-place honors in the scarecrow contest at the Sebec Village Apple Festival on Oct.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer    DOVER-FOXCROFT — For those who haven’t visited Dave’s World in Dover-Foxcroft for a while, you’re in for quite a surprise.

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By Mike LangeStaff Writer     SANGERVILLE — After many years of working for auto dealerships, some of which required a daily round trip to Bangor, Matt Blockler decided to go into business for himself.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The next Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct.

McGary succeeds French as board president By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MILO — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce gained a record 50 new members during the last year as the organization increased its visibility and marketing efforts, according to Executive Director Denise Buzzelli.

    It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly-maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow shorter, note the pros with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — While construction season in Maine traditionally slows down this time of year, one project at the Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter is going full speed ahead.

Contributed Article     BAR HARBOR — Hardwood Products of Guilford and the former president of Pleasant River Lumber in Dover-Foxcroft were among this year’s recipients of top awards by the Maine Forest Products Council at their annual meeting last month in Bar Harbor.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — There’s a new business opening up in the heart of downtown Dover-Foxcroft, thanks in part to a $30,000 CDBG grant awarded to the town.

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Observer photo/Mike Lange A benefit wild game dinner drew a huge crowd at the Stress Free Moose in Greenville Sunday afternoon.

Contributed Article     GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (MLREDC) will launch a comprehensive branding initiative for the Moosehead Lake region that will create a renewed sense of place for the area, likely building on its rich and storied past and significant natural resource assets.

    AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection issued a draft denial of the Municipal Review Committee’s application for a public benefit determination for a proposed new landfill in Argyle or Greenbush after a thorough review process.

 By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Johanna Greenfield knows what it’s like to start a small business and keep it running smoothly.

By Carol Higgins Taylor     NEWPORT — Robin Winslow, 46, chief executive officer of Sebasticook Family Doctors (SFD), has been dedicated to the organization since she first walked through the doors in early 2004.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — For Angela Bonacasa, the Center Theatre is a perfect fit for her talents.

Contributed Article     DOVER FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce that it has reached a long-term agreement with the soon-to-open Center Coffee House in the theatre’s recently converted box office space.