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County Democrats’ election year supper Sept. 10

SANGERVILLE — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee is hosting a traditional election year supper at the East Sangerville Grange on Saturday, Sept.

SAIL exercise program at next Skeleton Crew meeting on Sept. 9

DEXTER — The third week in September marks the National Council on Aging’s Falls Prevention Week.

September events at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — As you shift gears into fall, remember to take advantage of the resources and programs offered at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.

Discussion on Moses Greenleaf Sept. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will be hosting a talk by Carlson Williams entitled “The Travels of an 1815 Moses Greenleaf Map of the District of Maine” on Wednesday, Sept.

Lunch & Learn provides support for adults living with grief

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice’s Lunch & Learn program provides a monthly support group open to any community member who is experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, whether recently or in the past.

Sound Bites concert to benefit Pine Tree Hospice

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The fifth annual Sound Bites will take place on Saturday, Sept.

‘Blue Lights and Funny Cider’ tonight

GUILFORD — The Guilford Memorial Library will be hosting Mark Nickerson and John Ford with “Blue Lights and Funny Cider” on Wednesday, Aug.

Center offers college planning workshops

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) will be hosting free workshops, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and over at the Penquis Higher Education Center, 50 Mayo Street, on Thursday, Sept.

DDATT’s First Friday film screening

DEXTER — Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) next First Friday event will be Sept.

Howland hires Milo officer as manager

By Nick Sambides Jr.

PCSWCD honors Titcomb for environmental emphasis

Outstanding Conservation Educator instills healthy respect for environment in students GUILFORD — It’s a big job, teaching today’s youth about the environment.

Making math skills stick

Contributed photo MATH STEPS — Students at Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford will have a new way to practice math facts when they return to class Aug.

Masons cooking up bean hole bean supper

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Masonic Association will hold its annual bean hole bean supper 5-7 p.

Music on tap at Wayside Grange

DEXTER – Ken and Jane Brooks along with Joe and Nel Kennedy play their vintage folk, bluegrass, gospel and classic country at the Wayside Grange/Theatre on Saturday, Aug.

PCSWCD names Ripley Farm 2016 Cooperator of the Year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the past several years exciting things have been happening in the region to build sustainable agriculture opportunities for farmers, and for the local community to enjoy the benefits of delicious, nutritious local foods.

HOT DOG CONTEST

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromSTUFFING YOURSELF IS ENCOURAGED — Eight entrants tried to scarf down as many hot dogs as possible during an eating contest on Aug.

Council holds mill rate at $18.60

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — The mill rate will remain the same for the 2016-17 tax year as the town council approved a rate not to exceed $18.

Charter commission goes to work

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — At the June annual town meeting residents approved both the establishment of a citizen commission for the purpose of revising the municipal charter as well as electing candidates to fill six of the commission seats and serve, along with the appointed positions, through June 30, 2007.

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