Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom FIND THE SHOP LOCAL TREE CONTEST WINNER — Irene Thomas of Dover-Foxcroft, left, pictured with Jeannette Hughes of the Piscataquis Observer, is the winner in the newspaper’s annual Find the Shop Local Tree Contest.

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo/Brownville is celebrating 25 years of service to the community.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts and the Slightly Off-Center Players debuted the production of “A Christmas Story” on Dec.

Photo courtesy of Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center 100TH BIRTHDAY — Evelyn Hill celebrated her 100th birthday at the Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center in Dover-Foxcroft, where she has been a resident for over five years, on Dec.

Photo courtesy of PCSS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — The Piscataquis Community Secondary School Students of the Month for November are, from left, Matthew Chadbourne grade 7; Sarah Richards, grade 8; Caitlyn Drinkwater, grade 9; and Elizabeth Bagley, grade 12.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Leslie Lizotte LSW, community service specialist from the Eastern Area Agency on Aging, will be holding a Medicare 101 presentation in the Sebec Room at Mayo Regional Hospital on Thursday, Dec.

Recurring Events Mondays DOVER-FOXCROFT: Senior Network meets at 10:30 a.

DEXTER — It’s the holiday season, a time of traditions, a time spent with family and friends.

If you’ve been tempted to have your DNA tested there are always special offers during the holidays and at other times throughout the year.

DEXTER — “Peak Oil: A Love Story” is a new film produced by Cambridge resident Nelson Cole documenting Skowhegan resident Iver Lofving’s obsession, warning people about our over-reliance on oil to keep our society running.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Leapfrog Group announced Mayo Regional Hospital has been named a Top Hospital for the first time.

Foxcroft Academy inducts 14 into National Honor Society | DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy is pleased to announce that 14 students were inducted into the school’s chapter of National Honor Society (NHS) on Dec.

MONSON — On Friday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Carpe Diem Salon will host a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event for Chamber members on Thursday, Dec.

Recurring Events Mondays DOVER-FOXCROFT: Senior Network meets at 10:30 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha Middle School Builders Club will host and sponsor the Miracle Tree Event on Saturday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In late 2014, Foxcroft Academy was named an Apple Distinguished School for a two-year designation.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec.