School Year 2023 free and reduced-price meal benefit applications are available for families  with students enrolled in Foxcroft Academy which is participating in the National School Lunch  Program (NSLP).

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom BICENTENNIAL PARADE – Monson celebrated its 200th birthday with a Bicentennial parade on Saturday morning through town.

Throughout Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset, Pine Tree Hospice volunteers are quietly serving the non-medical needs of people in their homes and in long-term facilities.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC General Federation of Women’s Clubs/Miosac Club President Minnie McCormick entertained 12 members and a guest at her home on West Main Street on Aug.

BROWNVILLE – The annual meeting of Brownville Junction High School was held on Friday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the East Sangerville Grange again to bring you an afternoon of family fun at our upcoming cider pressing event! This event will be held at the Law Farm’s new outdoor educational classroom on Saturday, Sept.

GREENVILLE — Nearly $25,000 was raised at the 11th annual Forrest G.

GREENVILLE — Given recent real estate trends, the town of Greenville has been experiencing a lack of available middle-income housing.

Piscataquis County’s food pantries are seeing an influx of new people as rising food and fuel costs have some Mainers seeking help for the first time.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Monday, Aug.

Contributed photosCLASS REUNION – It was delayed two years due to COVID, but the Penquis Valley Class of 1970 held its 50+2 Class Reunion on Aug 6.

HALLOWELL – The Maine Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has received a $33,000 donation from You Never Walk Alone Inc.

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FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence will be providing a two-day training for local advocates using the Positively Safe project curriculum on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV prevention.

GUILFORD — Middletown Assembly #25 International Order of the Rainbow for girls will host an afternoon of free backpacks and school supplies for all K-12 students on Saturday, Aug.

GUILFORD – On Thursday, Aug.