By Aislinn Sarnacki Special to The Observer MONSON, Maine — With a large backpack secured to his thin frame, the young man walked briskly along the shoulder of the dirt road.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromATTENDING SCHOOL THEN AND NOW — Estella Bennett, left, and Holly Melia of the Monson Historical Society show second-graders at SeDoMoCha Elementary in Dover-Foxcroft how students at a one-room schoolhouse would get water during a presentation on the afternoon of Sept.

In 2014, Maine voters passed the Clean Water for Maine bond.

MONSON — There will be a traditional Finn dance at the Finn Hall on Route 15 on Saturday, Sept.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom HIKING FOR HEROES — On July 11 the Wilderness Walk for Warriors “Heroes Hike” started in Monson as a dozen participants began a 118-mile journey north to Mount Katahdin to honor fallen members of armed forces and first-responders as well raise funds to assist veterans and their families in need.

MONSON — On Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.

  Observer file photo  FUN ON THE WATER — The annual “Anything That Floats” contest at the Monson Summerfest is a humorous event where contestants often wear unusual costumes in their homemade watercraft.

Contributed Article  MONSON — On Saturday, July 11 Wilderness Walk for Warriors will begin their second annual trek through the 100-Mile Wilderness from Monson to Abol Bridge and all the way to Baxter Peak on Mount Katahdin, a total of 118 miles.

By Nok-Noi RickerBDN Staff MONSON — Law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies spent much of Monday searching four towns in Piscataquis County for a local man wanted by police in connection with the homicide of his ex-girlfriend last week.

By Minnie McCormick The GFWC/Miosac Club celebrated its 79th year with a birthday party at the Lakehouse Restaurant in Monson.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — A 56-year-old Monson man remains in custody after being charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and reckless conduct with a firearm.

Report dedicated to former town manager By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — Residents of Monson will face a 24-article warrant at the March 16 annual town meeting with a slight decrease in the municipal budget.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — Dorothy “Dottie” Tabor was all smiles last week as Monson Town Manager Lucas Butler presented her with the Boston Post Cane, recognizing her as the town’s oldest citizen.

Contributed photo Tisbury Manor Chapter DAR and American Legion Post 116 Towne-Holbon held the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov.

    MONSON — The 30th annual Kris Kringle’s Market will take place at the Monson gym on Saturday, Dec.

    MONSON — The Monson Public Library will hold a used book sale Dec.

Observer photo/Mike Lange An 1860s-era weathervane on the Monson Community Church steeple spire has been gilded and reinstalled.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — A former Caribou resident with a background in municipal and state government operations as well as outdoor recreation is the new Monson town manager.