DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fifteen members and one guest attended the Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association meeting Sept.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) now has $120,000 for broadband Internet planning thanks to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, PCEDC Executive Director Chris Winstead announced during a Sept.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom30 YEARS OF GRANTS — The 30th anniversary of the Maine Community Foundation Piscataquis County Fund was celebrated on Sept.

  Observer photo/Stuart HedstromCOFFEE ON THE ROOF — The Center Coffee House recently expanded with rooftop seating overlooking East Main Street and the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — On the Nov.

Contributed photoQUARTER CENTURY AT THAYER PARKWAY — Phyllis Currier, center, is surrounded by sons, daughters, spouses and other family members at a recent luncheon to recognize her 25 years living at Thayer Parkway in Dover-Foxcroft.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Oct.

  Community’s redeveloped site named New Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — For many years, the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce has asked the community to nominate its favorite businesses.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Republican Party will be sponsoring a public forum on November ballot question 3 — concerning gun background checks — on Saturday, Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players announce auditions for the upcoming production of “A Christmas Story”.

By Kim BrawnThompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — With topics like Maine Ballot Question 5 to Afghanistan, from natural pain relief to exploring the cosmos, the Thompson Free Library’s October programs will spark discussion, offer practical advice, inform and inspire you.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — A project to clean up a portion of the Browns Mill land along the Piscataquis River could be undertaken in the next few years.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Thursday, Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fourteen GFWC/Miosac Club members gathered at the home of Pat Jones for a preseason meeting.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation will be hosting the second annual Concert For Childhood Cancer on Sunday, Sept.

By Beth Ranagan DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Sept.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the members of the county budget advisory committee finalized and first drafts of the spending plan for the county and unorganized territories prepared, county officials are well into their work on next year’s finances.

  2016 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year award By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For their efforts to bring fresh, locally-grown produce to the region since opening in 2009, the Ripley Farm was presented with the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) 2016 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year award during a tour and ceremony on Sept.