MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo/Brownville will be holding a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 a.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — After a successful work day getting some of the equipment installed, the Dexter Community Playground Committee is now preparing for a Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept.

Observer photo/Mike Lange AND THEY’RE OFF — Lake Hebron Slate Man Triathlon competitors start the two-mile run during Monson Summerfest activities held over the weekend.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds office currently has Internet access to documents dating back to 1970 for the convenience of real estate agents and the general public.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GUILFORD — When the Guilford Memorial Library expansion was completed in 2003, one of the projects slated for the future was to create a community meeting room in the lower level.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GREENVILLE — The July 6 train derailment in Lac Megantic, Quebec has prompted Greenville Fire Chief John Simko to request that Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway do a thorough inspection of tracks running through the community.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the last half decade steps, with much of the work funded by a $600,000 grant for brownfields clean-up from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have been taken to convert the former Maine Leathers Tannery property along the Piscataquis River into a public recreation area.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Officials with the Charlotte White Center (CWC), a non-profit organization with over 30 years of experience providing support services to individuals facing the life challenges of cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health issues, announced that a contribution has been made to the town of Dover-Foxcroft.

    SANGERVILLE — Twelve farmers attended the recent UMaine Extension and Maine Highlands Farmers Weed Identification Walk at the Stutzman’s Farm.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine  waters are being invaded.

Stutzman’s Farm ninth annual Berry Festival in Sangerville was well attended this year and helped raise money for the Maine Senior Farm Share program.

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    GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on July 8 with the following results:     first, Mary Johnston of Guilford and Joyce Cross of Dover-Foxcroft; second, Ron Lyford of Hartland and Harry Bridge of St.

    GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville is seeking individuals to serve on the following boards: Appeals Board, Planning Board, Recreation Committee, and Library Trustee.

    DEXTER — Officers with the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Club have announced that they are now meeting at 6:30 a.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two relatives of the late Michael S.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Penquis’ Smart Starts for Students program is currently accepting registrations from parents and guardians who need back to school supplies for their children — the registration deadline is Aug.