Photo courtesy of Milo Garden Club Members of the Milo Garden Club are on their way to their annual summer fair on Thursday, Aug.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — During a July 21 selectmen’s meeting, Interim Town Manager and Police Chief Damien Pickel said he met with a resident of the Derby section of town earlier in the month to discuss the possibility of creating a “block association.

  By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — By a vote of 28 to 6, the selectmen were authorized to express an interest in a commercial railroad property on B&A Avenue during a special town meeting on July 23.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MILO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ART SHOW — Milo Historical Society President Gwen Bradeen and Secretary Allen Monroe look at a print by Jan Kilburn of Damariscotta last week at the society museum.

Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer MILO — The board of selectmen gave its approval to a mil rate of $28.

MILO — As 2015 and the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International arrived, thinking caps went on around the world as Kiwanians made plans for each club’s celebration of this memorable event.

Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Last month, the RSU 68 board of directors voted to hire Milo Elementary School Principal Nathan Dyer as the assistant principal for the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft for the 2015-16 academic year.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Thanks to a $4,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, students at Penquis Valley Middle School each had the opportunity to order $20 worth of books to read over the summer.

Contributed photo HARRIGAN LEARNING CENTER – Taking part in the May 26 groundbreaking of the Harrigan Learning Center at the Eastern Piscataquis Business Park in Milo was, from left, Ben Kittredge, Marty O’Connor, Ron Witham, John Maynard, Ron Desmarais, Rob Higgins (foundation contractor), Nancy and Tom Harrigan, Bob Ellison and Jacob Chambers (carpenter).

MILO — The events committee is happy to announce that the Milo Black Fly Festival, being held on Saturday, June 13, went on the grow again in 2015.

By Rochelle WilliamsLibrarian MILO — We at the Milo library have started preparing for the upcoming children’s summer reading program and the theme this year is “Every Hero Has A Stor.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — For much of the year, town officials have been looking into launching an official Milo website to provide residents and visitors alike with information on the community.

Thinking about college and beyond Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — With the current academic year nearing an end at the conclusion of June, the budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year is being readied to go out to the public.

Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — With the current academic year nearing an end at the conclusion of June, the budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year is being readied to go out to the public.

Town looks to promote itself through new website By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer MILO – For the last several months, town officials have been looking into the possibility of establishing an official Milo website with various sub-pages such as list of community businesses, upcoming events, public meetings, tax maps, and more.

Aaron Goodine Lindsay Turner Justin Larry Danielle Brawn   MILO — Jeremy Bousquet, principal of Penquis Valley High School, has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2015.

Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 41 70 YEARS WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION — Thomas Howard of Milo, a 70-year member of Joseph P Chaisson Post 41 of Milo received a 70-year certificate signed by National Commander Michael Helm of Nebraska and National Adjutant Daniel S.

Observer file photos/Jeannette Hughes MILO’S ANNUAL CEREMONY — The color guard for the parade in Milo pauses on the West Main Street bridge for a ceremony as part of a past Memorial Day observance, including a rifle salute (below).