Vermont couple wants to build 13 house lots on 38 acres By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Vermont couple who own 38 acres in Big Moose Township would like to develop the land into 13 house lots, citing the demand for premium vacation homes and the economic boost it would bring to the region.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly two months after residents approved amendments to the Land Use Ordinance on the November ballot, the Dover-Foxcroft Planning Board formally adopted regulations concerning electronic signs during a Jan.

BALLOON FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom      The winners of the Piscataquis Heritage Hot Air Balloon Festival Photo Contest were honored on Jan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announces the first installment of “Classic Movie Night,” available exclusively to Center Theatre Members.

FIND THE SHOP LOCAL TREE CONTEST WINNER Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom     Marilyn Blais, center, of Dover-Foxcroft was the winner in the Piscataquis Observer’s annual Find the Shop Local Tree Contest.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners took no action on the 2014 budget at their last meeting because some line items were still being finalized, County Manager Marilyn Tourtelotte said.

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

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 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.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Chief Justice Leigh I.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be held in the Dover-Foxcroft area on Monday, Dec.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Penquis Mental Health Association has been selected to receive a $180,000 Community Facility Direct Loan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA recently finished some exciting renovations to the pool and deck area of the Olympic-sized indoor pool.

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

    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.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of an on-going criminal investigation by the Dover-Foxcroft Police Department, officers executed a search warrant at 956 West Main Street on Dec.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes A flock of turkeys took advantage of an easy meal offered on Dec.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through the generous contributions of local-area businesses, Mayo Regional Hospital’s Auxiliary/Volunteer organization launched the holiday season with its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Dec.