11 years ago Nov. 23 dinner/auction to benefit the JD Foundation By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer GUILFORD — On Saturday, Nov.
11 years ago Guilford hearing on fireworks regulation Nov. 20 By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — While fireworks haven’t been a chronic problem in the town of Guilford, the Planning Board will host a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov.
11 years ago Hundreds attend SAD 4 Veterans’ Tribute By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — Hundreds of veterans, their families and friends packed the Piscataquis Community Secondary School gym on Friday, Nov.
11 years ago GRAND OLD FLAG GRAND OLD FLAG Observer photo/Mike Lange Third graders saluted Old Glory with a song and a wave at the Veterans’ Day salute at PCSS on Nov.
11 years ago Hobart named as the county’s Outstanding Conservation Teacher of the Year GUILFORD — Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) recognizes one teacher in Piscataquis County as the Outstanding Conservation Teacher of the Year, for his or her dedication to fostering students’ learning and understanding of natural resource ecology, conservation biology and related curriculum that is aligned to the State of Maine Learning Results standards.
11 years ago Littlefield remembered as a unique and dedicated public servant By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — “I’m going home today, one way or the other!” Those were Bob Littlefield’s last words to Tom Goulette on Friday, Nov.
11 years ago ‘Bookworms’ enhance youngsters’ reading skills By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — For the fifth consecutive year, Valley Grange “Bookworm” volunteers are helping second and third-graders at Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford improve their reading skills.
11 years ago Local organizations collaborate to celebrate the harvest and help Santa GUILFORD — With holiday schedules filling, scores of volunteers are convinced local residents will enjoy a healthy serving of harvest with an opportunity to help Piscataquis Santa “make his rounds” this Christmas.
11 years ago WOMANCARE WALK WOMANCARE WALK TCTC Health Occupations students recently took part in Womancare’s walk to end domestic violence in Guilford.
11 years ago Donn Fendler speaks to SAD 4 students GUILFORD — Author Donn Fendler recently visited Piscataquis Community Elementary School and held more than 100 5th and 6th graders spellbound with his story about being lost in the Maine wilderness at age 12.
11 years ago Guilford’s valuation may drop slightly in 2014, says MRS By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — The Guilford Board of Selectmen learned at their Oct.
11 years ago Race to End Domestic Abuse results GUILFORD — Womancare’s — a community-based organization working to end domestic violence — 17th annual 5K Race to End Domestic Abuse took place on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct.
11 years ago Valley Grange gives ‘Words for Thirds’ to PCES youngsters By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — For the 12th consecutive year, Valley Grange of Guilford put “Words for Thirds” into the hands of Piscataquis Community Elementary School (PCES) on Dictionary Day.
11 years ago Film Forward brings ‘Beasts’ to appreciative PCSS audience By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — Producer Michael Gottwald asked the student audience how many would stay home if a major disaster hit their community.
11 years ago Guilford Historical Society and Community Fitness mark milestones By Mike LangeStaff Writer GUILFORD — Hot dogs, hayrides and reminiscing were all part of the Guilford Historical Society’s 30th anniversary last weekend, while Community Fitness observed its 10th birthday with an open house and live music by the classic rock band Palpitations.
11 years ago Womancare’s annual Race to End Domestic Abuse Oct. 6 By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer GUILFORD — On mid-day Sunday, Oct.
11 years ago Priest family reunion held at Valley Grange GUILFORD — The Priest family reunion was held at Valley Grange in Guilford on Aug.