By Beth Ranagan     During the month of July, the Sangerville Public Library, under the direction of librarian Linda Hall, was the place to be for the Fizz, Boom, Read program.

    DEXTER — The next first Friday of the month public meeting sponsored by Dexter-Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) will be at 7 p.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Gardeners are looking for people to help make the town beautiful.

By Walter BoomsmaSpecial to the Observer     GREENVILLE — One of the reasons Gretchen Huettner decided to become a 4-H Leader is that she has fond memories of the many opportunities 4-H provided her when she was young.

Contributed Article     DEXTER — The Dexter Community Playground Committee is busy planning its 2nd annual Family Fun Day at Crosby Park on Saturday, Sept.

    MONSON — Monson Heritage Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Education Association has announced its endorsement of Republican Norm Higgins for State Representative for District 120 which includes SAD 41 and SAD 68.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Sept.

Contributed Article     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre recently received a $2,500 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation.

Staff Report     GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville has received a $50,000 grant from the CDBG Micro-Enterprise Program for Northwoods Gourmet Girl to expand its business.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice has announced its Lunch & Learn Series topics for fall 2014.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County USDA Local Work Group (LWG) will meet on Tuesday, Sept.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Penquis Higher Education Center has had its ups and downs over the years as usage peaked during high periods of unemployment in Piscataquis County.

Staff Report     GREENVILLE — Luke Muzzy, president of the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation, updated the Greenville Board of Selectmen on the organization’s recent activities last week.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The School Administrative District 46 Board of Directors held its final meeting before the opening of the new school year and finalized some staff appointments at Ridge View Community School and the Tri-County Technical Center.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, Nov.

Cites ‘extreme skepticism’about east-west corridor By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eliot Cutler may be down in the polls, but the independent gubernatorial candidate was in an upbeat mood during last week’s visit to Dover-Foxcroft.

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