By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     BROWNVILLE — As part of its rotation of vehicles, the Brownville Police Department is looking to purchase a new cruiser.

Sixteen Brownville Elementary School students received $100 Futures of Maine college scholarships from Maine College Circle on May 30 after being selected based on their college and career aspiration essays.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     BROWNVILLE — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is working on an application to the state’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for a $375,000 grant for the General Store and More on the Main Road in Brownville Jct.

Photo courtesy of Brownville Community Church Fifteen members and friends of the Brownville Community Church-UCC gathered in the church’s dining hall for a delicious breakfast and a good deal of fun with the fourth annual ugly sweater contest as some truly eye-opening designs were judged.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer    BROWNVILLE — On Monday, March 17, at 7 p.

    BROWNVILLE — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is working on an application to the state’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for a micro-enterprise assistance grant — for up to $50,000 — to fund the purchase of restaurant equipment and some kitchen remodeling at Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Lodge & Restaurant.

    THANKING THE TOWN — The town of Brownville was presented with a framed certificate of appreciation Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom from the Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club for its role in the annual Dog Days of Winter and KI and Beyond Sled Dog Races which were held on Jan.

    BROWNVILLE JCT — Results from the Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club and town of Brownville KI and Beyond Sled Dog Races on Jan.

 On Dec.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom   Once again Brownville Jct.

    GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY — The Brownville Elementary School held its annual gingerbread house day on Dec.

MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER Photo courtesy of Brownville Elementary      The PTO helped Brownville Elementary bring Maine childrens’ singer Rick Charette to the school for a holiday concert before vacation.

The students and staff at the Brownville Elementary School are in the middle of their annual food drive for the local food cupboard.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     BROWNVILLE — Currently the county contracts with fire departments in Brownville, Milo and Sebec to cover unorganized territories near these eastern Piscataquis County communities.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     BROWNVILLE — Currently the language in the town charter is somewhat vague in regard to whether part-time and per diem employees can to be elected to boards or committees.

    BROWNVILLE — After a year’s worth of fundraising efforts, the Brownville Community Church—UCC has donated $3,000 to EMMC’s Heroes, Hope and Healing campaign to support the creation of the Eastern Maine Medical Center Raish Peavey Haskell Children’s Cancer and Treatment Center.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer    BROWNVILLE JCT — Several hours after a robbery took place at the General Store and More on the evening of Sept.

    BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Community Church will host its Annual Harvest Supper on Saturday, Oct.