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Library book sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A winter holiday book sale at the Thompson Library runs three days: Thursday, Dec 5, 5-8 p.

Two arrested in attempted Rite Aid robbery

DEXTER — Dexter police have arrested two men in connection with an attempted robbery of the Rite Aid pharmacy on Church Street last week.

Mayo Regional Hospital thanks Gov. LePage on Piscataquis tour

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last week Gov.

Santa Claus to light Guilford Christmas tree Saturday

GUILFORD — The Guilford Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held Saturday, Dec.

Third candidate emerges for Senate District 4 GOP nomination

By Mike LangeStaff Writer MILO — With two seasoned lawmakers already having filed their paperwork to seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 4, voters now have a third choice.

‘TIS THE SEASON

‘TIS THE SEASONObserver photo/Stuart Hedstrom The arrival of the first snow of the 2013-14 season coincided with the start of the holidays as several inches fell in Dover-Foxcroft around Dec.

USDA Maine director praises county development efforts

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — U.

East-west highway moratorium extension on Dexter council agenda

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council is apparently expecting a large crowd for its Dec.

Advisory committee prefers cut in PCEDC allocation to fund DA positions

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Budget Advisory Committee has recommended a $3.

Dennis Green honored with Myrick Award

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) presented the annual Pete Myrick Community Service Award to a Brownville man who has served his town in several capacities for more than 30 years.

Selectmen approve plan to fix leaky town office roof

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — A mop bucket should no longer be needed in the future to catch water dripping from the ceiling in the main lobby of the Morton Avenue Municipal Building as the selectmen approved a plan to remedy the situation during an Nov.

Central Penobscot Region Management Plan meeting Dec. 4

MILO — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands will hold a public meeting on the Central Penobscot Region Management Plan Wednesday, Dec.

GFWC/Miosacgets pictorial tour of Russia

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met at Thayer parkway on Nov.

MMA Safety Enhancement Grant awarded to town of Dexter

DEXTER — A Safety Enhancement Grant of $1,213 has been awarded to the town of Dexter by the Maine Municipal Association.

Dexter Regional High School student wins Voice of Democracy scholarship

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School has announced that the winner for the local VFW District 5 competition in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest is Meredith Roderka.

Ridge View Community School Builders Club fundraiser

DEXTER — Once again, the Ridge View Community School Builders Club will be collecting donations for the Dexter Area Food Closet next month.

Cooking Matters teen challenge scheduled

DEXTER — The Ridge View Community School needs help in determining a winner for the Cooking Matters teen class, a nutrition and education program.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club honors Clukey

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club presented Town Manager Jack Clukey with its Distinguished Service Award at the club’s Nov.

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