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Audubon Bird Count set for Dec. 30

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 114th Audubon Bird Count will be held in the area on Tuesday, Dec.

Dexter officer graduates from academy

VASSALBORO — Maine’s 56 newest police officers have graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Accountant recommends changes to streamline county finances

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — While crunching numbers isn’t the most pleasant task in county government, there are many ways to make the job easier and more user-friendly.

Work on the 2015-16 budget will commence in the new year

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Soon after the calendar changes to 2015, the development of the RSU 68 school budget for the 2016 fiscal year will begin.

TCTC will seek input from member boards on sexual health program

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Tri-County Technical Center Regional Council expressed support for a proposed in-house sexual health program during its Dec.

Eighth-graders enjoy a ‘fancy tea’ before vacation

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Grade 8 students at SeDoMoCha Middle School had the opportunity to enjoy some refined and tasty treats on the afternoon of the last day of school before the holiday vacation with a fancy tea on Friday, Dec.

Sangerville Masons and friends make Christmas brighter for 250 families

By Mike LangeStaff Writer SANGERVILLE — While many people were doing some last-minute Christmas shopping on Dec.

Commissioners approve county budget on 2-1 vote

Lizotte will continue as interim county manager By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners approved the new county and unorganized territories budget last week by a 2-1 vote but agreed unanimously to retain interim County Manager Tom Lizotte through the next fiscal year.

Wilderness walk raises funds for veterans and their families

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer MILO — Last summer a team of over a half dozen hiked the 100-Mile Wilderness from Monson to the top of Mt.

Center Theatre Christmas productions sparkle

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre kicked off the holiday season on Friday, Dec.

Church raises funds for cancer patient gas cards

BROWNVILLE — On Nov.

Library sale Dec. 18-20

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A 10-cent holiday book sale will be at the Thompson Free Library on 186 East Main Street.

FA collecting in Teens for Jeans campaign

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Student Council at Foxcroft Academy is collecting jeans for teens, as part of Teens for Jeans, a national partnership with Aeropostale and DoSomething.

Gang of gingerbread men cause ruckus before meeting their sweet demise

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT —Some freshly-made gingerbread men ended up making trouble across the SeDoMoCha School on Dec.

Agreement reached between MRSC and Wilson Pond Association

Staff Report GREENVILLE — The ongoing problem with snowmobile access in part of the Moosehead Lake Region took a positive step forward this week, according to an agenda item on the Dec.

Maine Highlands Senior Center receives $300K grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Senior Center in Piscataquis County got a huge boost recently with the announcement of a $300,000 grant award from Next Generation Foundation, a private foundation in Maine.

Duplicate bridge results

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

LETTERS TO SANTA

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Every year the Piscataquis Observer publishes children’s letters to Santa Claus, and two young letter writers are drawn to receive a gift bag of assorted toys matching what they asked for.

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