DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is hosting a basic septic system installation workshop on Friday, March 4 from 8 a.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Those looking for a mixed martial arts (MMA) training center or simply to take part in fitness programs related to the sport no longer have to travel out of the region as The Outlet is now open on the Dover Road (Route 7) in the former Family Attic Thrift Store building.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — “The budget preparation is in full swing right now,” RSU 68 Superintendent Robert Lucy said during a Feb.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — In November, by a 1,427-1,323 margin, Piscataquis County residents voted down a referendum question asking for permission to spend up to $610,000 to construct a new sheriff’s office building at the intersection of East Main and School streets.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville is currently working on a plan for the construction of a parallel taxiway at the municipal airport, which would make the area safer for aircraft taking off and landing.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The next step in granting a request made by a 9-year-old chicken owner to have the Dover-Foxcroft Land Use Ordinance amended in order for him to double his in-town flock was taken as on Feb.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School The Dexter Regional High School faculty and staff have selected the following as the Students of the Month for December, from left, grade 9: Ethan Boutilier; grade 10: Kaitlyn Webber; grade 11: Joseph Germano; and grade 12: Ashton Ward.

Staff Report GREENVILLE — The Greenville Board of Selectmen passed a motion supporting a countywide approach being conducted by the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) for a proposed broadband Internet feasibility study, during a meeting on Feb.

  DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee monthly meeting will be Saturday, February 13 in the Morton Avenue Municipal Building Community Room from 10 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the Center Theatre’s reopening and according to Executive Director Patrick Myers there will be celebrations all year long.

By Minnie McCormick DOVER-FOXCROFT — GFWC/Miosac Club members were pleased to hear about the Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of its ongoing effort to support caregivers through the Caring for the Caregiver program, Pine Tree Hospice is hosting “It’s All About You!” on March 5 at the Charlotte White Center, 572 Bangor Road.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players announce auditions for the upcoming production of “The Sound of Music”.

Composite photo courtesy of Donna Morton Chris Morton, 15, of Brownville Jct, has earned membership in the Maine Antler and Skull Trophy Club’s Royal Crown Club with the successful hunts of a turkey, bear, moose and deer in the 2015 hunting season.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer BROWNVILLE — With the annual town meeting taking place on the third Monday in March, in 2016 this date will be March 21, the selectmen and budget committee are working on a 2016-17 spending plan with the various town departments having submitted requested expenditures.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer SANGERVILLE — For a number of years the annual town meeting has been held on the last Saturday of March.

  To help Abbie Fowler School be converted to assisted living facility By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer SANGERVILLE — Since the Abbie Fowler School became the property first of Sangerville and now the Sangerville Historical Society after being closed by SAD 4 a number of years ago, the town has explored both redeveloping the facility and tearing the building down but options have been limited as a result of the hazardous material remaining in the structure.

Photo courtesy of Susan Killam/RVCS The following pupils have been selected as Grade 7 Students of the Month at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter.