By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — Wendy Anderson, a 1974 Foxcroft Academy graduate, has fond memories of her childhood in Monson, even though life wasn’t easy at times.

    MONSON — The Monson Jammers, who have been playing music in and around the town of Monson for at least 15 years, has raised enough money to provide scholarships to send five local students to Maine Fiddle Camp this summer.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — In July 2012, Monson became an official “trail town” as designated by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

    MONSON — The spring Monson 4-H After-School Program will begin March 24 from 3:45 to 5 p.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — The Maine Land Use Planning Commission will revisit a request by a Big Moose Township landowner to rezone part of their property from general management to residential development.

Observer photo/Mike Lange GAMES GALORE – Youngsters had plenty of games to choose from during Snowroller Days including snowshoe jump rope and a ski toss.

    MONSON — The 39th annual Monson Snowroller Days get underway Feb.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — After 25 years of service to the town of Monson, including the last eight as town manager, Julie Anderson is resigning.

    MONSON — The town of Monson welcomes FILM FORWARD, an international touring program that offers film screenings, workshops and discussions with filmmakers.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — For many years, one of the biggest fund-raisers for the Towne-Holmbom American Legion Post in Monson was the annual fishing derby.

Observer photo/Mike Lange AND THEY’RE OFF — Lake Hebron Slate Man Triathlon competitors start the two-mile run during Monson Summerfest activities held over the weekend.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — Food, fun and fireworks highlight the annual Monson Summerfest scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 19-20.

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer     MONSON — The selectmen have set a deadline for 4 p.

    MONSON — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) has received a $5,360 grant from the Recreational Trails Program administered by the Division of Parks and Public Lands of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to develop a walking trail linking the Appalachian Trail near the Appalachian Trailhead in Monson to a viewing area for the Goodell Brook Waterfalls.

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer     MONSON — A selectman wants the fire chief to take a more “professional” approach in the operation of the department.

Directors recommend $175,209 increase, town’s share is $57,806 By Bill PearsonStaff Writer     MONSON — The selectmen believe RSU 68’s proposed $9,825,513 budget for next year is too big for its small, rural tax base.

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer     MONSON — Prior to starting Monday’s town meeting, Selectman Shawn Nelson explained to the 28 residents assembled in the Monson Community Center about the economic challenges facing small towns in Maine based on Governor Paul LePage’s plans for balancing future state budgets.

    MONSON — On Saturday, March 16, from 6 to 9 p.