DOVER-FOXCROFT — When families need help navigating through the pain and sadness of losing a loved one and when parents with children who are experiencing grief are at a loss, Pine Tree Hospice is there to help.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Grade 8 students at the SeDoMoCha Middle School had a taste of the real world by figuring out how to cover monthly bills and unexpected expenses on the salaries of their chosen professions as young adults in the Claim Your Future Fair on the morning of Feb.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Earlier in the month the Piscataquis County Commissioners met with Sheriff John Goggin and Chief Deputy Bob Young to discuss the possibility of leasing space at the former Guilford Primary School on High Street to serve as office space for patrol officers working in that part of the county (the sheriff’s office administrators would all remain in Dover-Foxcroft).

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the Budget Advisory Committee starting its work next month, the selectmen now all have copies of the preliminary 2016-17 spending plan.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer GUILFORD — Among the items making up the warrant for the 2016 annual town meeting — which will be held on Monday, March 21 at Piscataquis Community Elementary School at 7 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — While it might be difficult to think about gardening and farming in February, a group of volunteers are doing just that.

Parker McGlauflin formally received the rank of Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held by Enfield-Lowell Troop 64 on Feb.

GREENVILLE — The 10th annual Plum Creek Wilderness Sled Dog Race fell victim to this winter’s yo-yo weather patterns.

DEXTER — The Dexter Revitalization Committee (DRC) is made up of various local area citizens committed to the revitalization of the town in order to attract new business, as well as new residents.

GUILFORD — Congratulations go to the PCSS Jazz Marauders from Guilford.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Tractor Supply Company store is donating 210 bags of pet food to feed local dogs and cats in search of forever homes.

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By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — The modern science of aromatherapy was founded in 1928 by the French chemist Gattefosse following the success of wound treatment with essential oils during World War I.

By Joanna TarraziPCSWCD Executive Director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Even though the snow keeps falling, we are starting to see and hear the signs of springtime.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The solid waste and recycling department will have a new pick-up truck, replacing a 2001 model, after the board of selectmen approved the purchase of a 2016 Chevy 3500 with bedliner and plow from Rowell’s Garage for $38,000 during a Feb.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For students at the SeDoMoCha School, Feb.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Guilford Town Manager Tom Goulette, with resident Brian Woodworth looking on, displays a camper ceramic mug as part of the Bicentennial Birthday Bash on Feb.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since early January students and families at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School had the opportunity to read Betty G.