FRESH FROM FLORIDA Contributed photo Every fall the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Club sells Florida oranges and grapefruit as a fundraiser to support its projects.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Penquis Mental Health Association has been selected to receive a $180,000 Community Facility Direct Loan.

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.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA recently finished some exciting renovations to the pool and deck area of the Olympic-sized indoor pool.

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.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The following cases were heard under the Piscataquis Criminal Docket at the Piscataquis Judicial Center during the month of October.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — On the November ballot residents approved amendments to the Land Use Ordinance, amendments pertaining to electronic signs.

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By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GUILFORD — A Tampa, Fla.

    DEXTER — The Sixth Annual Fruitcake Bake-Off was held at Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter on Dec.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — With 41 years in education, Patrick O’Neill knows the challenges of balancing a strong curriculum with available funding.

YOUNG MUSICIANS Photo courtesy of Brownville Elementary  The SAD 41 elementary band/music concert was held on Dec.

Staff Report     GREENVILLE — After a lengthy discussion among selectmen, the town manager and members of the public, the Greenville Board of Selectmen voted on Dec.

    MILO — The Piscataquis Public Health Council will be holding a supermarket tour to show area families how to make healthy choices at the store on a limited budget.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GUILFORD — Piscataquis County revelers don’t have to drive to Bangor to see a New Year’s Eve ball drop this year.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club morning meeting falls on Tuesday, Dec 31 at 6:30 a.

The students and staff at the Brownville Elementary School are in the middle of their annual food drive for the local food cupboard.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — A Corinna businessman, who recently converted two portable classrooms into apartment duplexes, is now seeking tenants for the former Dexter middle/elementary school buildings on his property.