2002 Media Archive

2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

(Some older Bangor Daily News Articles will not work, as they changed their website. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

---

December 2002

25- Sebec to investigate comprehensive plan - The Piscataquis Observer 25- DOT previews local road and rail projects in six-year plan for Piscataquis region - The Piscataquis Observer 25- State tears down Milo buildings to improve safety on Route 16 - The Piscataquis Observer 25- Sebec restaurants menu is named tops in region in state contest - The Piscataquis Observer 25- Car crash claims three teen-agers - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Penquis beats PCHS 56-48 in battle - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Rand opens Penquis Collision on Elm Street in Milo - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Brownville board suports police collaboration - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Brownville, Milo to apply for federal housing rehab grant - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Milo voters agree to sell historic chairs - The Piscataquis Observer 18- SAD 41 is recipient of federal grant to renovate Brownville Elementary - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Sebec saga continues - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Milo couple serves up holiday cheer with all the fixings - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Atkinson's representation for SAD 41 resigns - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Penquis Cheerleaders - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Santa Sighting in Milo - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Penquis Valley Boys Basketball - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Penquis Valley Girls Basketball - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Penquis Valley Cheering - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Pictures from Milo Craft Fair - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Atkinson man named CHCS board president - The Piscataquis Observer 04- DEP tells county to take care of Orneville transfer station - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Sebec signs pact to end marina dispute - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Michaud speaks at PCEDC meeting - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Milo man sets sights on archery business - The Piscataquis Observer

---

November 2002

27- Milo, Guilford fire departments take mutual aid to a new level - The Piscataquis Observer 27- Local farmers plan cooperative, deli and open market - The Piscataquis Observer 27- Planning board members seek review of Sebec Village Shops plan - The Piscataquis Observer 27- Relief of economic blight in eastern Piscataquis in sight - The Piscataquis Observer 27- County sheriff to explore policing options with Brownville - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Sebec selectman resigns from post - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Three Rivers Kiwanis accepting Santa's Helpers donations - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Wooden boat builder to host SWOAM - The Piscataquis Observer 20- O&R Lumbra celebrates 50 years - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Sebec Village Fire Department looks to replace 1969 fire truck - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Brownville search for police chief comes up short - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Atkinson to remain a town, for at least another year - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Advisory committee trims down 2003 county budget - The Piscataquis Observer

---

October 2002

30- Atkinson to vote on deorganization - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Atkinson faces tough decisions - The Piscataquis Observer 30- County schools fight tobacco use - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Rep. Jim annis enjoying time with constituents - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Economics teacher Henderson targets business - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Murrel Harris ready to jump into political game - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Guy Duprey, Jr. wants 'to make things better' - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Sharon Libby Jones says tax reform tops on her agenda in election bid - The Piscataquis Observer 30- Penquis upsets No. 1 PCHS 1-0 - The Piscataquis Observer 26- UMaine Students from Brownville, Milford, Milo honored for Academic Acheivment - The Eastern Gazette 23- Sebec aims for closure on Village permit confusion - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Brownville says no to police change - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Local teams head to playoffs - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Dogs, and cats make work for Sebec woman - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Milo native heads Penquis higher education effort in D-F - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Local Boy Scouts ham it up at the Jamboree-On-The-Air - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Moose, Not Loose - The Piscataquis Observer 23- Michael knows bow - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Flu Shots available in Penquis Region - The Eastern Gazette 16- PCHS beats Penquis; head to playoffs on hot streak - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Still Clipping after all these years - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Piscataquis radio club repeater in Milo awarded national affiliation - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Regional schools make dollars and sense - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Milo open to sharing of police with Brownville - The Piscataquis Observer 16- B&A sale means local towns to get debt payments - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Federal funds aid Milo Water - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Plan crashes into Saddleback Mountain - The Piscataquis Observer 12- Milo Cheerleaders raising money for Orange Bowl Trip - The Eastern Gazette 09- Brownville to explore policing options - The Piscataquis Observer 09- SAD 41 consults towns on regionalization effort - The Piscataquis Observer 09- Piscataquis County hears plan to lessen tax burden - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Milo Fire Department - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Brownville Fire Department - The Piscataquis Observer 02- LaGrange Fire Department - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Sebec Fire Department - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Brownville Milo police departments may join forces - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Brownville Fire holding raffle - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Local firefighters earn recognition - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Property values rise county-wide - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Development group seeks county funds - The Piscataquis Observer

---

September 2002

21- Demonstration Forest Grand Opening was Sept. at Williamsburg - The Eastern Gazette 18- Reuben Lancaster: a pleasant man on Pleasant Street - The Piscataquis Observer 11- Sheriff's department seizes 486 marijuana plants - The Piscataquis Observer 11- Penquis Boys Soccer - The Piscataquis Observer 11- Penquis Golf - The Piscataquis Observer 11- Penquis Girls Soccer - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Community Concert Band - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Creating a great gift - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Crafting away - The Piscataquis Observer 04- Sebec Art Festival - The Piscataquis Observer

---

August 2002

28- Orneville accident kills one, injures another - The Piscataquis Observer 28- Suspects caught in recent Lake View break-ins - The Piscataquis Observer 28- Milo library finishes up "Safa-read" Program - The Piscataquis Observer 24- Annual Tour and Banquet well attended - The Eastern Gazette 24- Card of Thanks - The Eastern Gazette 24- Gift Shop plans grand opening - The Eastern Gazette 24- SWOAM tour set for September 22 - The Eastern Gazette 21- Milo cheerleaders attend NCA camp - The Piscataquis Observer 21- Sebec Village Farmer's Market opens - The Piscataquis Observer 21- Applause for helping in Sebec - The Piscataquis Observer 21- Brent Baileys Bear-One Guide Service - The Piscataquis Observer 21- Anything Goes Gift Shop makes gift-giving easy in Milo - The Piscataquis Observer 21- Homemade Specialties - Garden Club Fair - The Piscataquis Observer 21- Comprehensive Quilting - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Police discover two Milo deaths - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Towns review budget options - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Sebec holds town meeting - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Katahdin CC a fun day of golf - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Sebec board followed the rules - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Milo Garden Club Summer Fair - The Piscataquis Observer 14- Milo teen vies for Miss Maine crown - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Buyer files B&A sale papers - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Milo Water District receives USDA funding for projects - The Piscataquis Observer 07- All Resource Divers offer scenic underwater tours without getting wet - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Sebec Redemption ready for business - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Ladd Brothers Engineworks opens on Route 16 - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Local UMaine students make Dean's List - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Land use issues continue to spark debate in Sebec - The Piscataquis Observer 07- Garden Club Fair - The Piscataquis Observer

---

July 2002

31- SADs explore future schooling - The Piscataquis Observer 31- Sebec needs to be mindful of its community responsibilities - The Piscataquis Observer 31- Honoring Sebec Firemen - The Piscataquis Observer 25- Historical Society sponsors art festival - The Piscataquis Observer 25- Charity softball hits a home run in Milo - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Piscataquis Public Health Council awards $76,500 in mini-grants to improve health - The Eastern Gazette 20- A Problem in Sebec - The Eastern Gazette 17- Brownville postpones decision on large item pickup - The Piscataquis Observer 17- SAD 41 board approves Lake View agreement - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Area SADs mull regional options - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Little League baseball a hit in Milo and Brownville - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Speedway 95 ready to salute fans - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Senior Snapshots - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Sebec Historical Society - The Piscataquis Observer 10- Local author Sawtell pens book - The Piscataquis Observer 10- Penquis Cruize-In attracts hundreds - The Piscataquis Observer 10- Sebec holds 5K, Canoe Race to call in Fourth of July - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Milo and Brownville to Study Spec Building - The Piscataquis Observer 03- DOT gets local input for future work in Milo - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Kiwanis Auction - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Auction Audience - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Local Donations - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Sheriff's Department Seizure - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Penquis Valley's Megan Russell wins Player of the Year award - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Milo Tennis Club holds tourney - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Old Brownville convenience store reopens as J.D.'s Emporium - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Ayuda Donation - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Reuben's continues tradition of old country stores - The Piscataquis Observer

---

June 2002

26- SAD 41 approves $6.4 million budget for 2002-03 - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Brownville Historical Society - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Historical society needs summer help - The Piscataquis Observer 26- PVHS announces awards - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Dover community band begins 21st season of summer concerts - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Area Honor Rolls - The Piscataquis Observer 26- 4th Annual PVC All-Star Game - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Playing for Charity - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Batter Up - The Piscataquis Observer 26- Milo rollover - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Effort underway to transfer LaGrange students to PVHS - The Lincoln News 19- Drugs found in Brownville - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Garden club continues to serve community - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Brownville may stop large item pickup - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Realty of Maine gains local representative - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Artus opens Top of the Hill Auto Detailing - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Milo's Ayuda Club ends 62 years of community service - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Looking Back - The Piscataquis Observer 19- Tech center awards program certificates - The Piscataquis Observer 15- Penquis Cruisers 'Cruize-In' - The Eastern Gazette 15- Local students on Deans List at EMTC - The Eastern Gazette 12- Investigations yield cause for Derby fire - The Piscataquis Observer 12- Community gears up for Kiwanis auction - The Piscataquis Observer 12- SAD 41 explores regional options - The Piscataquis Observer 12- Penquis upsets No. 1 Madawaska, falls to Calais - The Piscataquis Observer 12- PVC names 2002 All-stars - The Piscataquis Observer 12- Zamboni named Trooper of the Year - The Piscataquis Observer 12- Milo, Brownville go head to head in charity - The Piscataquis Observer 05- Rail World agrees to purchase B&A - The Piscataquis Observer 05- Milo's EZ Fit U makes aerobics easier fit - The Piscataquis Observer 05- Penquis Valley Students perform play about student Violence - The Piscataquis Observer 05- 2002 George J. Mitchell Peace Scholars named - The Piscataquis Observer 05- Jay completes basic training - The Piscataquis Observer

---

May 2002

29- Penquis wins behind big inning, solid pitching - The Piscataquis Observer 29- PVHS names Honor Parts for Class of 2002 - The Piscataquis Observer 29- Tanker accident closes road - The Piscataquis Observer 29- Bankruptcy issues take a toll - The Piscataquis Observer 29- Milo Garden Club News - The Piscataquis Observer 29- Maine residents graduate from University of Maine at Farmington - The Piscataquis Observer 29- SAD 41/68 holds Spring Program - The Piscataquis Observer 29- Local ham radio club helps out at Boy Scout Camporee - The Piscataquis Observer 22- Milo Arts Center announces $25,000 grant from King Foundation - The Piscataquis Observer 22- Other B&A lines declare bankruptcy - The Piscataquis Observer 22- Extra funds OK'd for thermal imager - The Piscataquis Observer 22- Henderson announces candidacy for House seat in District 112 - The Piscataquis Observer 22- Historical society launches landscaping plan in Sebec Village - The Piscataquis Observer 18- Spring Fling fabulous in Brownville this year - The Eastern Gazette 15- Harris announces bid for District 139 seat - The Piscataquis Observer 15- Officials still investigating fire in Derby - The Piscataquis Observer 15- Alternative programs help to keep kids in school - The Piscataquis Observer 15- Duprey to run for District 139 - The Piscataquis Observer 08- Limited state funds could affect SAD 41 budget next year - The Piscataquis Observer 08- Atkinson student adds education to experience - The Piscataquis Observer 01- Milo writer recaptures father's stories, special spirit, and 'beauty of language' - The Piscataquis Observer 01- Area schools experience hazing, harrassment problems - The Piscataquis Observer 01- Local UMaine student volunteers for vacation - The Piscataquis Observer 01- Piscataquis County Retired Educators - The Piscataquis Observer

---

April 2002

27- Seven local UMaine students recognized for academic achievement - The Eastern Gazette 27- Sen. Davis announces funding for New Century grant program - The Eastern Gazette 24- Penquis Valley Honor Rolls - The Piscataquis Observer 24- SAD 41 board installs new members - The Piscataquis Observer 24- Brownville Elementary learns local history through projects - The Piscataquis Observer 24- Legislature OKs Atkinson deorganization plans - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Two area longtime coaches resign position - The Piscataquis Observer 17- Foxcroft Academy hosts annual health day - The Piscataquis Observer 17- New business planned for Sebec Village - The Piscataquis Observer 12- 2002 Brownville History Contest Results - The Eastern Gazette 10- Milo farm featured at garden show - The Piscataquis Observer 10- Local UMaine students to perform in live broadcast - The Piscataquis Observer 10- Adopt a scientist program - The Piscataquis Observer 10- Buyer makes offer for B&A assets - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Adoption a wonderful family experience - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Brownville Town Meeting - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Longtime contributors to Maine hoop honored - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Lake View Plantation votes to form withdrawal committee - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Milo Town Meeting - The Piscataquis Observer 03- Spec building group holds first meeting - The Piscataquis Observer

---

March 2002

30- Alternative Spring Break Program held - The Eastern Gazette 27- Atkinson looks to surplus to improve roads - The Piscataquis Observer 27- Board continues developing better fire department - The Piscataquis Observer 27- Line dancing lets group get good low-impact exercise - The Piscataquis Observer 20- Penquis Valley High School NHS - The Piscataquis Observer 13- SAD 41 superintendent sees district consolidation as distant - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Diving class offers opportunities to explore underwater wonders - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Milo, Orneville approved for $300,000 housing grant - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Piscataquis moves closer to weather radio - The Piscataquis Observer

---

February 2002

13- Hosting Maine's largest ice fishing derby requires team effort, enthusiasm - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Lady Pats headed for Bangor Auditorium with tourney bye - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Penquis Boys - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Milo and Brownville selectmen approve spec building study - The Piscataquis Observer 13- Sunday morning fire destroys Milo home - The Piscataquis Observer

---

January 2002

16- Second Russell sister scores 1,000 points for Penquis - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Trustee chosen for B&A Railroad - The Piscataquis Observer 16- Milo selectmen discuss B&A - The Piscataquis Observer 02- Crash injures two in Milo - The Piscataquis Observer

---

2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001