Guilford -Piscataquis Observer

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.

SAD 4 seventh- and eighth-graders will be touring Boston during their week of April vacation

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — So far 26 Piscataquis Community Secondary School seventh- and eighth-graders have signed up for a class trip to tour the birthplace of the American Revolution — Boston, Mass.

SAD 4 considers implementing tougher graduation requirements

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — The days of students receiving a “D” for their coursework and earning a high school diploma are numbered based on a new law passed by the Legislature last session.

Selectmen approve liquor license transfer for former Red Maple proprietors

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer GUILFORD — The selectmen thought long and hard on Jan.

SAD 4 schools join Healthier US Schools

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School and Piscataquis Community Secondary School in SAD 4 will receive Bronze Awards from the U.

Dover-Foxcroft Granges to be remembered

GULFORD — The Valley Grange of Guilford is undertaking a project members hope will preserve an awareness of the historical role of Granges in the area.

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