DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 113th Audubon Bird Count was held in the Dover-Foxcroft area on Tuesday, Dec.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Cooking for One is the topic of Pine Tree Hospice’s Lunch ‘n Learn program on Jan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Recently a group of 11 finished the training in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County 2013 Master Gardener Volunteer program.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Experiencing the loss of a spouse is one of life’s most difficult transitions.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet Jan.

    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.