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St. Albans woman wins fruitcake contest

DEXTER — The Sixth Annual Fruitcake Bake-Off was held at Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter on Dec.

Sign standards being developed for D-F

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — On the November ballot residents approved amendments to the Land Use Ordinance, amendments pertaining to electronic signs.

YOUNG MUSICIANS

YOUNG MUSICIANS Photo courtesy of Brownville Elementary The SAD 41 elementary band/music concert was held on Dec.

Closing finalized on properties for Guilford Family Dollar

By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — A Tampa, Fla.

TCTC director looking toward satellite classes in Greenville and Newport

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — With 41 years in education, Patrick O’Neill knows the challenges of balancing a strong curriculum with available funding.

ATV access approved for Lily Bayand Scammon roads for one year

Staff Report GREENVILLE — After a lengthy discussion among selectmen, the town manager and members of the public, the Greenville Board of Selectmen voted on Dec.

THE DARK SIDE AND DARK KNIGHT OF GINGERBREAD

THE DARK SIDE AND DARK KNIGHT OF GINGERBREAD Observer photos/Stuart Hedstrom As part of a unit involving gingerbread, kindergarteners in the four classes at SeDoMoCha Elementary School in Dover-Foxcroft took home a gingerbread figure to disguise however the students and parents chose.

GINGERBREAD POPULATION

GINGERBREAD POPULATION Observer photos/Stuart Hedstrom SeDoMoCha Elementary students brought home a gingerbread figure they then disguised with their parents as part of a unit involving gingerbread — such as reading stories about gingerbread men and playing instruments during music lessons involving gingerbread men tales.

Jack Does That at DDATT meeting

DEXTER — Jack Does That, the locally based hour-exchange organization, will be the featured topic at the monthly Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) meeting on Friday, Jan 10 (Jan.

Richardson named Judicial Branch Volunteer of the Year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Chief Justice Leigh I.

MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER

MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER Photo courtesy of Brownville Elementary The PTO helped Brownville Elementary bring Maine childrens’ singer Rick Charette to the school for a holiday concert before vacation.

Cooking Matters at the Store

MILO — The Piscataquis Public Health Council will be holding a supermarket tour to show area families how to make healthy choices at the store on a limited budget.

Guilford will have its own New Year’s Eve ‘ball drop’

By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — Piscataquis County revelers don’t have to drive to Bangor to see a New Year’s Eve ball drop this year.

D-F Kiwanis to host U.S.’s first New Year’s Eve party

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club morning meeting falls on Tuesday, Dec 31 at 6:30 a.

ELEMENTARY FOOD DRIVE

The students and staff at the Brownville Elementary School are in the middle of their annual food drive for the local food cupboard.

Marshall offering free rent for start-up businesses

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — A Corinna businessman, who recently converted two portable classrooms into apartment duplexes, is now seeking tenants for the former Dexter middle/elementary school buildings on his property.

Tractor Supply honored by 4-H

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store in Dover-Foxcroft was recently recognized with two awards for its outstanding performance during this year’s 4-H/TSC Paper Clover Campaign.

Happenings in the town of Milo

MILO — Meeting once a month, the last few sessions have taken place the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.

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