Photo courtesy of Piscataquis Public Health Coalition HEALTHY KIDS AND FAMILIES 5K — The Piscataquis Public Health Coalition and Mayo Regional Hospital sponsored a Healthy Kids and Families 5K on May 7 in conjunction with the Healthy Kids Day at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA in Dover-Foxcroft.

DEXTER — If you are tired of the humdrum selection of greeting cards at the local drug store, maybe you should consider making your own one-of- a-kind greeting card for that special friend or family member.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromANDROCLES AND THE LION — Last week Brownville Elementary grade 3-5 students were visited by a pair of actors from the New Hampshire-based Children’s Stage Adventures, who worked with the pupils over several days leading up to a Friday night performance of Aesop’s play “Androcles and the Lion”.

  More employees complain of ID theft By Nick McCreaBDN Staff GUILFORD — A March data breach at School Administrative District 4 has affected at least 55 employees, according to the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Department.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer MILO — The month of June will be busy for SAD 41 officials as the district is hosting sessions pertaining to the construction project and 2016-17 school budget over several weeks, with the dates being scheduled during the May 4 school board meeting.

  Public school district meeting set for May 31 By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 school board gave its approval to a $10,515,086 budget for the 2016-17 academic year during a May 3 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly two years ago residents approved an ordinance concerning private distribution corridors, including paved highways, pipelines and high tension transmission lines.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromSHOULD IT STAY OR SHOULD IT GO? — County officials are considering tearing down or keeping in place the walkway connecting the courthouse and jail, which during the winter can pose a safety hazard due to falling ice.

GUILFORD — Life for a high school student-athlete or coach has been consumed for generations by the pursuit of improvement that ultimately is measured by success on the field of play.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The four classes of kindergartners at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School had some special visitors on the afternoon of Friday, May 6 as many of the students had their mothers, and/or some other family members, stop by for the annual Mother’s Day Tea in the school cafeteria.

Observer photo/Jeannette HughesAMERICANISM ESSAYS — Milo Elementary School Americanism Essay winners were recognized at American Legion Post 41 on May 4.

Contributed photoLIBRARY HONOR — Charlotte Violette, right, of Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford receives the School Library Support Staff of the Year Award from Tina Taggart, Maine Association of School Libraries incoming president.

MILO — The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum, adjacent to the Three Rivers Kiwanis clubhouse, has been growing and developing for many months.

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy2016 ROSE AWARD RECIPIENTS — Foxcroft Academy recognized the top scholars in the Class of 2016 during the annual Rose Award ceremony on May 4, with the honor recognizing students who have accumulated a GPA placing them in the top 15 percent of their class.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) will be hosting free workshops, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and over at the Penquis Higher Education Center, 50 Mayo Street, on Thursday, May 12 and 26 at 1 p.

Lizotte DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at the Bear’s Den April 26 for the first meeting of the year.

MILO — The Milo Historical Society announces its third annual art show will be held on July 16 from 1-5 p.