ABBOT — The JD Foundation works on prevention, but also helps individuals and families before a suicide happens as well after a suicide through the organization’s programs.

Contributed photoBIG BOOKS — From left, Wanita Grant, Beth Ranagan and Joe Ranagan, members of Dexter’s Abbott Memorial Library Book Club, constructed the display “Big Books” for club members to carry in Dexter’s July 4 parade.

Photo courtesy of JD FoundationANNUAL SUMMER AUCTION — A “Welcome to Maine” sign is among the items available on Saturday, July 2 at the JD Foundation’s annual summer auction, starting with an 11 a.

  Contributed photoAccepting a workplace safety award during the recent MEMIC annual meeting in Portland from John Leonard, left, president and CEO, were, from left, Stephen Lumbra, vice president of Lumbra Hardwoods, Inc.

SEBEC — Students from Foxcroft Academy’s Key Club were on hand May 22 in Sebec Village for the second year in a row to help paint the large fence that surrounds the old cemetery.

ABBOT — The Abbot Historical Society will be holding the first meeting in 2016 on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.

SEBEC — Sebec Village Associates, also known as the Reading Room, representatives were thrilled to learn that the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation funded their grant proposal to create a lending library at the town’s community center.

  PRESQUE ISLE — Abigail Mae Riitano, of Abbot and a graduate of Piscataquis Community High School, received highest honors at the University of Maine at Presque Isle for the fall 2015 semester.

Photo courtesy of Maine Senate Republican OfficeCAPTAIN JOHN “JAY” BRAINARD GOLD STAR BRIDGE — Legislation brought forward by Sen.

ABBOT — Walter Boomsma, educator and author, is presenting a workshop on suicide prevention.

Photo courtesy of Carole DuMonthierSUNSET IN SEBEC VILLAGE — Carole DuMonthier captured this recent image of the sunset over Sebec Lake, taken from the dam in Sebec Village.

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By Shirley Wright SEBEC — Sebec Village Associates, better known as the Sebec Reading Room, is trying out a new idea to beat the winter blues.

By Judy HarrisonBDN Staff SKOWHEGAN — The Abbot man accused of shooting his father to death in May in Parkman and then turning the gun on himself pleaded guilty Friday to manslaughter in Somerset County District Court.

  HALF CENTURY IN BUSINESS for Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Dexter Shoe Federal Credit Union first opened its doors in April 1966.

Runner goes 55 miles on 55th birthday   Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom  THE JOURNEY OF 55 MILES ENDS WITH ONE STEP — Anthony Campbell celebrated his 55th birthday on Dec.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes Santa Claus made his annual visit to the Sebec Village Reading Room on Saturday, Dec.

ABBOT — On Friday, Dec.