DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the help of the Division of the Blind and the Iris Network a new support group for the blind and visually impaired will meet once a month.

Staff Report     DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery late Monday afternoon at the local Rite Aid pharmacy on Spring Street.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Mayo Regional Hospital Board of Directors (Hospital Administrative District 4) has hired Marie Vienneau as chief executive officer of Mayo Regional Hospital.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council agreed to pay departing Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs six months’ salary plus the cash equivalent of any accrued vacation and sick time, according to the separation agreement obtained by the Piscataquis Observer.

RACING FAMILY Observer photo/Mike Lange Shawn Racila of Dover-Foxcroft and his son, Robbie, were honored at the Unity Raceway awards banquet on Nov.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Students in David Murray’s grade 2 class — “The Chipmunks” as they call themselves — at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School have been using an iPad during the school day.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     SANGERVILLE — For nearly three decades Pine Tree Hospice (PTH) has offered numerous services free of charge to individuals and families during the time of dying and bereavement.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GUILFORD — Around 60 communities in Maine have enacted their own regulations on the use of fireworks and only half of them ban consumer pyrotechnics altogether.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council didn’t have to go very far to find a new town manager.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — By a unanimous vote of the several dozen residents in attendance, an amount of up to $120,000 was approved to be borrowed for the possible purchase of a fire rescue vehicle for the Milo Fire Department during a special town meeting on Nov.

On Saturday, Nov.

DRHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Contributed photo Dexter Regional High School has announced that the following students have been selected by the faculty as Students of the Month for October.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A hardy crew gathered during the season’s first snow for a delicious brunch served by a volunteer committee of the Piscataquis County Democrats at the American Legion Hall on Nov.

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    GUILFORD — This Nov.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Responsible Beverage Sales Training (TIPS) will be offered on Tuesday, Dec.

    MILO — Winter holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Hometown Holidays Committee is in need of volunteers for the day of the event.