Piscataquis Observer

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SEEING CLASSROOM LESSONS IN ACTION — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders toured Kruger Energy’s Browns Mill property in Dover-Foxcroft with Tony Bavelaar on May 29. Students have been studying dams and power generation in each of their classes and they also visited the Mayo Mill Dam and Kiwanis Park across town.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SEEING CLASSROOM LESSONS IN ACTION — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders toured Kruger Energy’s Browns Mill property in Dover-Foxcroft with Tony Bavelaar on May 29. Students have been studying dams and power generation in each of their classes and they also visited the Mayo Mill Dam and Kiwanis Park across town.

SeDoMoCha eighth graders tour Dover-Foxcroft dams

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders had the opportunity to see some of what they have been learning applied in the real world with a field trip to three dam sites across town. The students visited Browns Mill, the Mayo Mill Dam and Kiwanis Park during the morning of May 29 as part of an integrated unit between English/Language Arts, math, science and social studies classes.

News BrowseNews

Partners for Peace, Penquis among REALTORS Foundation grant recipients

AUGUSTA – The Maine Association of REALTORS Foundation, the charitable arm of Maine Association of REALTORS, has awarded $185,000 through its 2026 Competitive Grant Program to 20 non-profit organizations to address a variety of housing needs of low-income individuals and households across Maine.

Makowski receives 2026 Dr. Tom Farrell Future Leaders of Maine Scholarship

YARMOUTH — The Future Leaders of Maine Foundation is proud to announce that Lillian Makowski of Dover-Foxcroft has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr.

Babysitting course teaches essential childcare and safety skills

GUILFORD — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will offer a babysitting course for young teens, grades 6-8, June 17, 18 and 19 at Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford.

Northern Light Health highlights new treatments during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to recognize June as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia while promoting strategies for lifelong brain health.

Penobscot County voters will decide whether to move jail out of Bangor

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County voters will decide this November if a new county jail can be built in Hampden.

Sangerville town manager is back on the job

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville Town Manager Brian Mullis is back on the job after being on medical leave for much of 2026.

Sports BrowseSports

Photo courtesy of Eric Ogden Photography PCHS TENNIS — Front, from left, Kiara Moore, Karmon Libera, Anna Folsom, Karrigan Wilson, Alivia Koscielny and Jaylin Ouellette. Back, Ava Goulette, Tristan Billinton, Aiden Pelletier, Kaleb Hammac, Abel Currier and Arianna Crosby. Not pictured, Brady Ball, Tyler Willey and Oliver Luckovskis.

Photo courtesy of Eric Ogden Photography PCHS TENNIS — Front, from left, Kiara Moore, Karmon Libera, Anna Folsom, Karrigan Wilson, Alivia Koscielny and Jaylin Ouellette. Back, Ava Goulette, Tristan Billinton, Aiden Pelletier, Kaleb Hammac, Abel Currier and Arianna Crosby. Not pictured, Brady Ball, Tyler Willey and Oliver Luckovskis.

PCHS girls tennis falls in semifinal match at Van Buren

VAN BUREN — The sixth-seeded Piscataquis Community High School girls tennis fell 3-2 in a Class C North semifinal at No. 2 Van Buren District Secondary School on June 3.

Three Ponies win freshmen track titles

ORONO — Three Foxcroft Academy athletes won events at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference frosh track and field championship at Orono High School on June 2.

Bryant places in both hurdle events at PVC finals

HERMON — The Foxcroft Academy boys scored nine points to finish in 11th place among 11 schools at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference large school outdoor track and field championship on Saturday, May 30 at Hermon High School.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Graham Platner is not qualified to be a US senator

To the Editor; After listening to Graham Platner use his military record as part of his experience to enhance his bid for representing the people of Maine, I would like to explain part of his responsibility as a sergeant.

The remarkable story behind Maine’s record Atlantic salmon that vanished for decades

These classic Maine signs are worth watching for on your next road trip

By Al Raychard Signs are everywhere.

We need Joe Baldacci to represent us in Congress

To the Editor; I believe Joe Baldacci is the Mainer we need now to represent us in Congress.

The fly survey

I climbed Katahdin 3 times. Here’s what I remember most.

By Al Raychard I’ve never been much of a hiker.

Living BrowseLiving

Dexter Age Friendly hosts Five Wishes presentation

DEXTER — On Thursday, June 11, Colleen Grover will present Pine Tree Hospice’s Five Wishes program “Planning Now for Later … You do have choices” for Dexter Age Friendly.

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will be holding a meeting at 7 p.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Black Fly Festival returns Saturday

MILO — The Town of Milo invites the public to join a day of fun and festivities at the annual Black Fly Festival on Saturday, June 6.

Christine B. Foundation launches campaign to support cancer patients

The Christine B.

Students honored through Maine College Circle Scholarship Program

Students in grades 3-4 at Brownville Elementary School and grades 5-6 at Penquis Valley Middle School were recently recognized for their outstanding effort, aspirations and writing skills through the annual Maine College Circle Scholarship Program.