MILO — International travel increased in 2015 to more than 1.

MILO — The SAD 41 Food Service program is pleased to announce that it will be participating in a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, called the Community Eligibility Provision, for the 2016-17 school year.

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By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Last month Superintendent Michael Wright informed the school board about a pair of funding opportunities for improvements — part of a larger construction plan — at the Penquis Valley School campus.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Since formally opening nearly a half decade ago, the Milo Veteran’s Memorial at Evergreen Cemetery has honored all who have served in the five branches of the nation’s armed forces as well as serving as a location for visitors to reflect on military service.

MILO — Continuing its tradition of support for local students, Maine Savings proudly awarded $500 scholarships to nine college-bound Maine seniors.

Photo courtesy of Gwen Bradeen/Milo Historical Society Suzette East of Brownville earned second-place honors at the Milo Historical Society’s annual art show on July 16.

MILO — The Piscataquis Thriving in Place (TiP) and the Healthy Community Project are co-sponsoring a Feel Good Piscataquis! Expo featuring vendors and interactive exhibits on healthy living.

By Ryan McLaughlinBDN Staff MILO — A teenager died Sunday and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Lakeview Road, according to the town’s police chief.

MILO — The Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club’s Three Rivers Hamfest will take place on Saturday, Aug.

BDN photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik Eben DeWitt of Milo sits in his camp chair between the tee boxes on the ninth and 10th holes to watch the first day of the 50th annual Greater Bangor Open golf tournament on July 21 at the Bangor Municipal Golf Course.

  MILO — The Milo Garden Club will hold its annual Summer Fair at the Milo Elementary School on Thursday, Aug.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Last month the SAD 41 board of directors opted to delay an approximate $10 million school construction project, with no timetable set to resume, 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.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Ellen MacMillan shows Joan Henderson — both part of small drawing group whose members get together at the Milo Free Public Library — a piece she plans to have on display at the Milo Historical Society’s third annual art show Saturday, July 16 from 1-5 p.

  MILO — Through the district’s participation in the Summer Food Service Program, SAD 41 will be offering free meals for children and teens 18 and under.

  Former B&A site now home to new railroad By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Via a special town meeting vote on June 21, residents accepted the conveyance of the approximate 97-acre Derby Shops commercial railroad property on B&A Avenue.

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.