Everyone understands that Sebec Lake is a major asset to the Piscataquis region, a source of year-round recreation for thousands and a key contributor to the economy of surrounding villages and towns.

File photo/Piscataquis Observer  FRESH FROM THE OVEN — Former employee Teresa Myers brings out a pizza from Stutzman’s brick oven last summer.

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By Congressman Bruce Poliquin (R-Maine)     For decades, Maine’s Second Congressional District was home to dozens of thriving paper, textile, shoe, and leather factories and mills that employed tens of thousands of hard-working Maine families.

To the Editor:  On March 9, 2015, there were multiple telephone conferences calls with Town Manager Ken Woodbury, Melissa Randall and Eaton & Peabody concerning the Code of Ethics Ordinance, and conversation between Eaton & Peabody and other members of their staff, totaling $1,352.

  Observer photo/Mike Lange  EMPTY FLAGPOLE — The Piscataquis County courthouse flagpole has been bare for a number of years.

Observer file photo/Mike Lange GUILFORD MEMORIAL BRIDE — The Department of Transportation plans to replace the deck on the Guilford Memorial Bridge for the first time since it opened in 1954.

Contributed Article  DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

Wednesday, July 1 — Ham and pineapple, mashed sweet potato, corn, wheat bread and dessert.