DOVER-FOXCROFT — A series of workshop meetings will be held later this month at the SeDoMoCha School, 63 Harrison Avenue, to support families with children with disabilities plan their child’s transition to adulthood.

    MILO — Rev.

Staff Report     DEXTER — Fire crews from six area towns battled a blaze on Airport Road in Dexter Friday afternoon, but were unable to save the ranch-style home.

    DEXTER — The Penquis Beekeepers’ January  meeting will be held, weather permitting, on Tuesday, Jan.

    DEXTER — Each year, the Ridge View Community School Builders Club collects “Coins for the Closet” in an effort to help feed needy people in the community.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Music students of Foxcroft Academy will perform solo and small chamber ensemble works at 3 p.

Staff Report     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council will meet Thursday, Jan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Forest Pest Survey Outreach and Survey Project are partnering with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County Office to bring a unique training opportunity to Piscataquis County.

DOUBLE BLUE STAR FAMILY Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes      On Jan.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners approved a new budget at a special meeting on Dec.

Vermont couple wants to build 13 house lots on 38 acres By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Vermont couple who own 38 acres in Big Moose Township would like to develop the land into 13 house lots, citing the demand for premium vacation homes and the economic boost it would bring to the region.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — They only had few days to get the word out, and the temperatures barely broke the zero mark last Saturday morning    But there were 30 people waiting outside the Dexter Town Council Chambers at 8:30 a.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly two months after residents approved amendments to the Land Use Ordinance on the November ballot, the Dover-Foxcroft Planning Board formally adopted regulations concerning electronic signs during a Jan.

BALLOON FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom      The winners of the Piscataquis Heritage Hot Air Balloon Festival Photo Contest were honored on Jan.

Shoe manufacturing supporters working on firm business plan; Job fair set for Saturday, Jan.

  By Mike Lange Staff WriterDEXTER — The owner of the landmark Millside Building in downtown Dexter has put the complex up for sale, but he said that he’ll reluctantly close it down if a new buyer isn’t found soon.

By Mike Lange Staff Writer    DEXTER — Edward V.

    GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY — The Brownville Elementary School held its annual gingerbread house day on Dec.