DOVER-FOXCROFT — Why is the Middle East such a “hot spot” today? Where did all those little countries (Croatia, Slovakia, Lithuania, etc.

    BIDDEFORD — Jacob J.

Staff Report     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Christopher Winstead was selected as the new executive director for the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council at the Feb.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since the start of the calendar year, RSU 68 officials have begun their work on developing the budget for the 2015-16 academic year.

Staff Report     GUILFORD — Barring any last-minute changes or significant expenditures, Guilford’s municipal budget will probably rise 2.

New owner also plans to manufacture solar lights in building By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — A Dexter Regional High School graduate has bought the former Watering Hole tavern in Dexter and will reopen and rename it as Factory One by spring.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the past two decades, major improvements have been made to the Piscataquis County jail, courthouse and county administrative offices.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GREENVILLE — With fresh snow on the trails and temperatures hovering around zero, conditions were nearly perfect for the 9th annual Wilderness Sled Dog Races in Greenville Saturday.

Local collaboration will provide classroom activities     DOVER-FOXCROFT — While it might be difficult to think about gardening and farming in mid-January, a group of volunteers are doing just that as they are preparing a fourth year of the GrowME program.

    GREENVILLE — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) will host representatives from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (Maine DACF) as they conduct an invasive forest insect outreach volunteer training at the Greenville town office on Wednesday, Feb.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Because of the latest winter weather to hit the state, Antonio Rocha’s afternoon performance at the Center Theatre originally scheduled for Jan.

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By Minnie McCormick     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eleven GFWC/Miosac Club members enjoyed foods from Norway, Germany, Ireland, China and Italy and Vienese coffee at the international dinner held at Thayer Parkway Jan.

Photo courtesy of Fran Field/Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis recently inducted three new members.

    MILO — The Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club (PARC) announced plans to offer a licensing class.

    GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on Jan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will meet at the Thompson Free Library from 10 to 11:30 a.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — “It’s All About You!” will be held on Saturday, Feb.