By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — With the possibility of reduced revenue sharing from the state, the rise in costs for many goods and services and other factors impacting the town budget, Milo officials are looking to get feedback from the public as the spending plan for 2014 is developed.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MILO — The Piscataquis County government offices and sheriff’s department will have two new computer servers soon, thanks to action taken at last week’s County Commissioners’ meeting.

Public hearing on town budget Oct.

By Rochelle WilliamsLibrary Director     We have a new group using the library.

    MILO — Thomas Diaz, a student at Penquis Valley School and the son of Sharon and Ric Diaz of Brownville, has earned an AP Scholar Award in recognition of his exceptional achievement on AP Exams.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — Students had been back in school, in some new and some familiar places, for nearly a week when the SAD 41 school board met for their monthly meeting on Sept.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     LAKE VIEW PLANTATION — Three senior citizens from Medford survived the capsizing of their motorboat during a storm on nearby Schoodic Lake on Wednesday, Aug.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MILO — When Floyd and Kathy Carter realized their dream of building and operating a lunch wagon with a home-style menu, they found out quickly that there’s no place like home.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — Those driving through Milo will notice the bright orange barrels along the roadside, sections of pavement removed and other signs of construction as the downtown Safe Streets project at the intersection of West Main, Park and Pleasant streets is now under way.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — Students in SAD 41 without all the proper school supplies will not be at risk for falling behind their peers thanks to a donation of fully supplied backpacks from the Ruth’s Reusables teacher store in Portland.

HAMMING IT UP Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes A nice crowd turned up for the Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club’s annual Hamfest at the American Legion Hall in Milo on Aug.

By Rochelle Williams     This year’s summer reading program “Dig Into Reading” was a big success.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis Club of Milo/Brownville will soon have a permanent home in the Eastern Piscataquis Business Park in Milo, thanks to the generosity of a local couple and pledges of support from the business community.

    MILO — The Penquis Valley Alumni Association will be sponsoring its annual Alumni Reunion on Aug.

    MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo/Brownville will be holding a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 a.

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By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — With students returning for a new school year in approximately a month and a half, officials in SAD 41 are busy readying for the pupils’ return with teaching positions being filled, new programs getting up and running and classrooms being prepared.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — After discussion on how much the increase should be and the possible impact on both the town and residents, the Board of Selectmen set the mil rate for 2013 (the fiscal year for Milo matches the calendar year) at $20.