Did you know … It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, even in parking lots and on school grounds.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Bowman Constructors is close to completing North View Apartments, a new 24-unit senior housing project located at 185 Summer Street.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center recently held a food drive for the local food cupboard during much of the month of July.

   SEBEC — Recently the Sebec Corner Cemetery has had some restoration work done by the Charleston Correctional Facility work crews.

ABBOT — Those of Swedish descent or interested in Swedish heritage are invited to join  a potluck picnic lunch on July 19 at the Whetstone Pond home of Bill and Jane Macomber.

Staff Report  AUGUSTA — Maine Attorney General Janet Mills has announced the terms of a settlement that she and 16 other states have reached with Dollar Tree following their review of the company’s proposed acquisition of Family Dollar.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes DANCE TO THE MUSIC — Carol Fesko and a young friend dance to the music provided by Bart and Jeff from Millinocket during the annual Fourth of July festivities on Saturday in Sebec Village.

 AUGUSTA — Maine is falling behind the rest of the nation in construction jobs.

  By Mike Lange Staff Writer  AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) announced last week that 13 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications have been approved including Dove Tail Bat Company in Shirley and Abol LLC, a campground near Ripogenus Dam.

  Observer photo/Mike Lange  BIDDERS DELIGHT — The tent filled up quickly at the third annual JD Foundation Auction in Abbot Saturday afternoon.

PRESQUE ISLE — Abbot resident Abigail Mae Riitano was named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of Maine-Presque Isle.

Everyone understands that Sebec Lake is a major asset to the Piscataquis region, a source of year-round recreation for thousands and a key contributor to the economy of surrounding villages and towns.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer ABBOT — The big tent is up and donated items are coming in by the dozens for the third annual auction to benefit the JD Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to suicide prevention through awareness, outreach and education.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT — Sebec Fire Chief Ken Kelly presented a $1,342 check to the Sebec Village Associates to go toward this year’s fireworks on the Fourth of July, from money raised at the boot drive on Labor Day weekend.

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ABBOT — Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.

SEBEC – A special town meeting was held on May 27 with the following results: Approved was a three-person committee of residents to draft a proposed ordinance governing the management of road projects and expenditures of municipal funds for roads to be presented at the Aug.

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