By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to hire Dover-Foxcroft Police Officer Kyle Wilson as a full-time deputy sheriff and Fire Department Capt.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The following are the award winners as determined by a panel of three judges during the 2013 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming Parade “A Splash of Summer!” on Aug.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital will host a Red Cross community blood drive in the Resource Center on Monday, Aug.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Applications are open for Master Gardener Volunteer Training beginning Sept.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce a fundraiser for a scholarship in the memory of Dacano Arno.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Aug.

A cake was decorated for the Piscataquis Observer’s 175th anniversary, enjoyed by those stopping by the annual cookout on Aug.

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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Edward J.

Gail Raye, right, of Guilford was the winner in the Piscataquis Observer’s 175th anniversary contest.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — With many current and former residents of the community in town for the annual Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming celebration, the Friends of Central Hall and the Board of Highlands at Central Hall welcomed the public to see the latest developments on the historic building.

HORSING AROUND IN TOWN Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Foxcroft Veterinary Services gathered a group of horses and riders to take part in the 2013 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming Parade on the morning of Aug.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators met at the Bear’s Den July 23, with 11 members and one guest attending.

Author Christina Solak-Goodwin, center, recently spoke in Dover-Foxcroft at NAMI’s (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family-to-Family recovery class using portions of her book “Battling Bipolar Disorder” to illustrate her experiences.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club will sponsor a blood drive on Monday Aug.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the first annual Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District Teen Conservation Camp starting in just a few weeks, the Dover-Dexter STEM Hub is pleased to announce a partnership with the district to provide scholarships for youth ages 13-18 to attend the camp.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The latest developments in the diagnosis, treatment, scholastic and legal ramifications of concussions will be discussed at a free, public presentation scheduled for Thursday, Aug.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A number of students from Piscataquis County were named to the spring Dean’s List at the University of Maine.