DEXTER — Tri-County Technical Center recently received a $3,000 grant from the Miltiades Fund of the Maine Community Foundation.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital and the Seniority Program are pleased to offer educational opportunities for residents of the surrounding communities.

    MILO — Three Rivers Writing Group will meet at 1 p.

By Estella Kronholm BennettSpecial to the Piscataquis Observer     MONSON — The discovery of slate in Monson in 1870 changed the landscape and demographics of the farming community on the shores of Lake Hebron significantly.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those driving down the Greeley’s Landing Road toward Sebec Lake will now be able to see the water sooner and be able to enjoy the area with some new public green space thanks to the donation of a parcel of land given to the town by summer resident John E.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Maine Riding Adventures on the Garland Line Road will have an international flavor when the stable hosts a pair of instructors from Europe later in the month.

Goulette donates vintage map of Sangerville village By Mike LangeStaff Writer     SANGERVILLE — Although the late Hiram Maxim was best known for his Sangerville roots, many artifacts from the inventor of the machine gun were almost donated to the Dexter Historical Society.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     MILO — For the last year SAD 41 teachers Carol Smith and Alison Woodard have been studying at the University of Maine in order to become literacy coaches, to then be able to support their colleagues as they continue to refine their literacy teaching.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MILO — Carl and Vicki Brackett have been life partners for 44 years and business partners for 30.

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Observer photo/Mike Lange The Sept.

    GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville has now implemented an online open burn permit process which will allow any resident or property owner to obtain a permit for free without having to track down a fire warden.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fifteen members of GFWC/Miosac Club attended a porch party at the home of Pat Jones, assisted by the other advisory members Mae Johnson and Minnie McCormick.

    MILO — The Milo Events Committee invites participants to the first Color Milo fun run/walk on Saturday, Oct.

    MONSON — Kary Lyman, a Tastefully Simple consultant, recently was honored at “Party Palooza,” the direct selling company’s national conference in Baltimore.

    MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo-Brownville has inducted a new member, Milo Chief of Police Damien Pickel.

    GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on Sept.

    MONSON — Knight’s Vacation Rental, located in downtown Monson, is having an open house on Saturday, Oct.