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By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer Milo school board opts out MILO — Citing finances and the time commitment needed by teachers and administrators, the SAD 41 School Board opted to discontinue its association with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) when the current 10-year accreditation period for the Penquis Valley School expires in 2017.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer Blanchard-Shirley Road petition DOVER-FOXCROFT — After being presented with a citizens’ petition requesting that the town of Shirley be ordered to make repairs to the Blanchard-Shirley Road from the Blanchard town line north several miles to 33 Blanchard Road, the Piscataquis County Commissioners opted to take no action during the Sept.

  Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom WON’T BE PRETTY FOR LONG  — Before the start of the demolition derby on Aug.

  GREENVILLE — Once again, the Moosehead Quilters are proud to present the group’s 2015 biennial quilt show “Keeping It Simple” on Saturday, Sept.

  GUILFORD — The Sarah Elizabeth Palmer, Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans will be hosting author David Cook on Sept.

The Wassebec Genealogical Society meets , Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 p.

BROWNVILLE JCT — On Sunday, Sept.

   SANGERVILLE — The Sangerville select board has closed all ATV access roads in town unless the roads have been properly signed with MDOT-approved metal signs on metal posts.

    GREENVILLE JCT — The People’s United Methodist Church will host the Alpha Program this year, starting Sunday, Sept.

MONSON — There will be a traditional Finn dance at the Finn Hall on Route 15 on Saturday, Sept.

DEXTER — The Penquis Beekeepers’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept.

  Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union (FCU) employee Danielle Mailloux presents a check to Rev.

GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Recently Foxcroft Academy media and English teacher Mia Morrison was named one of three finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year.

  Contributed Article GREENVILLE — Through social media, scuba divers are discovering there’s more beneath the surface of Moosehead Lake in Maine this summer.

By Nick Sambides Jr.

 Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom One of the last events of the four-day Piscataquis Valley Fair in Dover-Foxcroft is the demolition derby, with the event taking place on Sunday afternoon.