By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Once again the annual GrowMe collaboration, a partnership between the Valley Grange, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and Piscataquis County branch of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, brought a taste of Maine agriculture to nearly 50 classrooms and about 750 grade K-3 students across the region.

Carone re-elected to board; code of ethics ordinance fails By Mike LangeStaff Writer     SANGERVILLE — It took two hours to get through the first 19 articles on the Sangerville annual town meeting warrant Saturday.

Moose Mountain repeater causing headaches for emergency services By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GREENVILLE — When the Moose Mountain emergency radio repeater system went online last year, it was considered a huge improvement over the old unit at the Greenville Municipal Airport.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom The Penquis Valley Middle School Drama Club presented “The Wizard of Oz” with evening public performances at the Milo Town Hall on March 27-28.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the elections being held last November.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The following cases were heard under the Piscataquis Criminal Docket at the Piscataquis Judicial Center during November and December.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice is excited to announce a new series which will meet weekly for six weeks, beginning on Wednesday, March 25 (excluding April school vacation week) from 6:30-7:30 p.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital has achieved a placement on Harvard Pilgrim’s Hospital Honor Roll for high performance in medical quality, patient satisfaction and patient safety.

    DEXTER — Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2015, Michaela White and salutatorian Abbey Jordan.

    GUILFORD — Students in kindergarten through grade 6 will be starting spring with lots of jumping as Piscataquis Community Elementary School kicks off the annual Jump Rope for Heart program.

DEXTER — Tri-County Technical Center held their in-house competitions March 11 when the following students were honored.

    SANGERVILLE — Saturday, April 4 will be the second to last performance in the 2014-15 East Sangerville Grange Coffee House season.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Highlands Classical Trio is pleased to announce a new program of classical music to usher in spring.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening, April 1.

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Staff Report     GREENVILLE — The Greenville Fire Department has a 1977 ladder truck that can’t get a certificate of inspection unless it undergoes major repairs and a 1991 pumper with a history of relief valve problems and a balky transmission.

Code of ethics and property maintenance ordinances also on warrant By Mike LangeStaff Writer     SANGERVILLE — Voters in Sangerville will convene at 9 a.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Are you caring for a loved one and want to talk with your family about your wishes about end of life care or are not sure how to talk with a neighbor who is facing an illness?     Family caregiver specialist Josephine Cirrinone with the Eastern Area Agency on Aging will be presenting this topic on Thursday, April 2, during Senior Network at the Community Room at the Morton Avenue complex.