By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The selectmen had the opportunity to hear about developments from the 127th session of the Maine State Legislature from Rep.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — Ordinances concerning the sale and use of consumer fireworks have been enacted for Milo, as both items were approved without opposition by the dozen-plus residents present during a special town meeting on May 24.

  Seeks broader Piscataquis area presence DOVER-FOXCROFT — During a meeting last fall with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Mary Mayhew, residents of the region spoke about the need to reestablish an agency presence in the region to increase access for those seeking DHHS services.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer GUILFORD — A proposed $7,133,215 SAD 4 budget for the 2016-17 academic year was approved at the annual district budget meeting on May 26 at Piscataquis Community Elementary School.

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DEXTER — The June 3 DDATT First Friday topic is raising rabbits for meat, starting at 7 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — GFWC/Miosac Club members gathered at the Marion Doore Park May 18 for a double tree dedication.

MILO — On Friday, June 3 Elaine’s Bakery of Milo will hold an open house from 9 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT —Center Theatre’s Summer Drama Camp sessions are scheduled for 8 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will meet at the Thayer Parkway Community Room from 10 to 11:30 a.

GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on May 23 with the following results: tie for first place, Norma White of Guilford and Priscilla Higgins of Dover-Foxcroft with Ron Lyford of Hartland and Harry Bridge of St.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Leslie Lizotte LSW, community service specialist from the Eastern Area Agency on Aging, will be holding a Medicare 101 presentation in the Sebec Room at Mayo Regional Hospital on Thursday June 16 at 6 p.

MILO — The Milo Events Committee is happy to announce the annual Black Fly Festival will be held on Saturday, June 4.

By Kacey WebberPCSWCD Educational Coordinator DOVER-FOXCROFT — Are you a landowner looking to improve or better utilize your land resources? Perhaps you have a woodlot that needs some work or the desire to expand food production on your land? To help address some of these questions, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is co-sponsoring a great local event — the conservation farm tour —with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).

GUILFORD — The Guilford Memorial Library is pleased to host a Maine Author Day meet and greet on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Blacksmith Shop Museum, located at 107 Dawes Road, is now open almost every day until October.

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — We are gearing up for summer at the Thompson Free Library and our focus is on kids.

  Moosehead Lake’s Greenville Junction wharf to host presentations GREENVILLE — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD), the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) and the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) presented “Fisheries for Families Day” at the Greenville Junction Wharf on Saturday, May 21.