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SAD 4 to host forum on improving school climate

GUILFORD — SAD 4 will host a citizen’s forum to address concerns, answer questions and discuss ways for improving the climate within the schools.

Two PCHS graduates will receive $1,963 college scholarship

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — The kids who graduated from Piscataquis Community High School nearly 50 years ago want to commemorate their golden anniversary by awarding two scholarships this spring to the Class of 2013.

SAD 4, UMaine begin peer counseling pilot program

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — SAD 4 and the University of Maine have teamed up to provide Piscataquis Community elementary and secondary students a trained peer to help them deal with challenging school and family-life issues.

Governor’s proposed budget strikes fear into SAD 4 area school and municipal leaders

By Bill Pearson Observer photo/Bill Pearson BUDGET SUMMIT — SAD 4 Superintendent Paul Stearns explains how Governor LePage’s proposed biennial budget would impact next year’s school budget.

Duplicate bridge results

GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on March 11 with the following results: first, Norman Bridge and Paul Bridge of Parkman; second, Joyce Cros of Dover-Foxcroft and Mary Johnston of Guilford; and tie for third, Austin Deane of Guilford and Clif Wiley of Dover-Foxcroft and Priscilla Higgins of Dover-Foxcroft and Norma White of Guilford.

MODERATOR’S OATH

Peter Neal is being sworn in by Town Clerk Michelle Nichols on Monday night for the third time as Guilford’s town meeting moderator.

Brawn wins Parkman selectman’s race

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer PARKMAN — Residents didn’t make many changes in their municipal budget as they easily approved a spending package which shows less than a 1 percent increase.

Three students will no longer attend school in SAD 4

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — Three Piscataquis Community Secondary School male eighth-graders will no longer be attending school in the district.

CALMING PRESENCE

Piscataquis Community Secondary School Principal Kevin Harrington welcomes Piscataquis County Sheriff Investigator Allen Emerson into the school on March 19 to monitor the hallways for unsafe behavior.

Bell awarded Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Jessica L.

GrowME volunteers get going

GUILFORD — GrowME volunteers are resting up and gathering some supplies in anticipation of getting their hands dirty during the second annual GrowME week.

Academic celebrations at SAD 4

GUILFORD — School Administrative District 4 recently celebrated the academic achievements of its students in grades 3-8.

Family Dollar expresses interest in opening Guilford store

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — Hunt Real Estate has obtained a permit to construct a 8,320-square foot Family Dollar store with 37 parking spaces on Elm Street.

POM Project distributes POMs to Sebec FD

GUILFORD — On Saturday, Feb.

Guilford considers putting cemetery maintenance contract out to bid

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — In 2012, the board of selectmen decided to wait a year before making a decision on whether to put the cemetery maintenance contract out to bid.

Selectmen receive dismal financial forecast from school district

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — SAD 4 Superintendent Paul Stearns has informed municipal leaders that the prevailing political and fiscal conditions in the state indicate the 2013-14 budget process would be another vexing enterprise for both town and school officials.

Variety show will benefit PCHS seniors

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis Community Secondary School Class of 2013 cordially invites you to a Valentine’s Evening Variety Show.

PCSS seniors raising funds for Project Graduation

GUILFORD — Got bottles? The Piscataquis Community Secondary School Class of 2013 will be conducting a Project Graduation bottle drive on Saturday, Feb.

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