By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — A proposed 2016-17 budget of $8,319,049 was approved during the annual district budget meeting on June 21 at the Penquis Valley School.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes American Legion Post 41 of Milo conducted its annual flag disposal ceremony on June 11.

By Rochelle WilliamsLibrary Director MILO — The children’s summer reading program theme this year is “On your mark, get set … READ!” Sign-up week is June 20-24 .

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 Directors still working on 2017 budget By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — For much of 2016, the SAD 41 school board, district faculty and staff and others have been working on a construction project based on the concept of a 25-year plan to address the facility needs in the district with pre-kindergarten through grade 12 all being housed at the Penquis Valley School campus in Milo.

MILO — The dates for the Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual auction/yard sale have been set for June 23 and 24.

  Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes   Members of the Milo Fire Department proceed with the hand pumper during the parade on June 4 as part of the annual Black Fly Festival.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Ordinances concerning the sale and use of consumer fireworks have been enacted for Milo, as both items were approved without opposition by the dozen-plus residents present during a special town meeting on May 24.

MILO — On Friday, June 3 Elaine’s Bakery of Milo will hold an open house from 9 a.

MILO — The Milo Events Committee is happy to announce the annual Black Fly Festival will be held on Saturday, June 4.

MILO — The Milo Events Committee invites everyone to join a day full of fun festivities at the 2016 Black Fly Festival on Saturday, June 4.

MILO — The dates for the Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual auction/yard sale have been set for June 23 and 24.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — A lifetime collection of fossils, minerals, native peoples’ artifacts and more from around the world now has a permanent home to benefit schoolchildren from near and far and the region with visitors traveling to see the various exhibits.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — The month of June will be busy for SAD 41 officials as the district is hosting sessions pertaining to the construction project and 2016-17 school budget over several weeks, with the dates being scheduled during the May 4 school board meeting.

Observer photo/Jeannette HughesAMERICANISM ESSAYS — Milo Elementary School Americanism Essay winners were recognized at American Legion Post 41 on May 4.

MILO — The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum, adjacent to the Three Rivers Kiwanis clubhouse, has been growing and developing for many months.

MILO — The Milo Historical Society announces its third annual art show will be held on July 16 from 1-5 p.

By Nick SambidesBDN Staff MILO — He likes to keep his Facebook posts light and informative, but Police Chief Damien Pickel had strong words for Gov.