DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 113th Audubon Bird Count was held in the Dover-Foxcroft area on Tuesday, Dec.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Cooking for One is the topic of Pine Tree Hospice’s Lunch ‘n Learn program on Jan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Recently a group of 11 finished the training in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County 2013 Master Gardener Volunteer program.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Experiencing the loss of a spouse is one of life’s most difficult transitions.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet Jan.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A series of workshop meetings will be held later this month at the SeDoMoCha School, 63 Harrison Avenue, to support families with children with disabilities plan their child’s transition to adulthood.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Music students of Foxcroft Academy will perform solo and small chamber ensemble works at 3 p.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Forest Pest Survey Outreach and Survey Project are partnering with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County Office to bring a unique training opportunity to Piscataquis County.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners approved a new budget at a special meeting on Dec.

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.