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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SKI PLANE PARKING — About 20 aircraft came to downtown Dover-Foxcroft during the inaugural Ski Plane Fly-In on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 31. The ski planes parked on the frozen Piscataquis River to allow the community an up close look.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SKI PLANE PARKING — About 20 aircraft came to downtown Dover-Foxcroft during the inaugural Ski Plane Fly-In on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 31. The ski planes parked on the frozen Piscataquis River to allow the community an up close look.

Ski planes fly into downtown Dover-Foxcroft

February 3, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — About 20 aircraft landed on the frozen Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft for the inaugural Ski Plane Fly-in on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 31.

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Dexter Firefighter Association’s annual Ice Fishing Derby

Bangor Daily News file photoAUGERING WELL — Space is a premium at Frye Cove on Lake Wassookeag as fishermen stand nearly shoulder to shoulder, all seeking that trophy fish.

Northern Light Health presents the True North Philanthropy Award to Hibbard-Merrill, Merrill

Northern Light Health recently presented Jane Hibbard-Merrill and Charlie Merrill with the 2025 True North Philanthropy Award.

Foxcroft Academy represented at Independent Schools Day at the State House

AUGUSTA — The Maine Association of Independent Schools Day was held at the State House on Jan.

Piscataquis County ends 2025 in the black

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Revenues covered expenses in the 2025 Piscataquis County budget.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival nominated for national honor

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival organizers announced that it has been nominated for the best Specialty Food Festival in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Award.

Northern Light Health marks American Heart Month

Northern Light Health is going all in for heart health this February, joining the national observance of American Heart Month with a powerful message: “Be the Heart of Our Community.

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Photo courtesy of Eric Ogden Photography DEXTER CHEER — Front, from left, Lila King, Makenzie Curtis, Madison LaGross, Rayna Maloon and Shelby Sinclair. Back, Bree Robbins, Abigail Trafton, Isabella Sitterly and Alyssa Rivas.

Photo courtesy of Eric Ogden Photography DEXTER CHEER — Front, from left, Lila King, Makenzie Curtis, Madison LaGross, Rayna Maloon and Shelby Sinclair. Back, Bree Robbins, Abigail Trafton, Isabella Sitterly and Alyssa Rivas.

Dexter cheer finishes fourth at Class C North championship

February 2, 2026

SANFORD — The Dexter Regional High School cheer team finished fourth at the 2026 Class C North championship on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Sanford High School.

Foxcroft girls cruise past Houlton in home finale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy girls took control early with a 13-3 run to close out the opening quarter for a 21-11 advantage in a Class C North contest vs.

Three Rivers Kiwanis 8-Ball Pool League donates to American Legion, BearCats

MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis 8-Ball Pool League has been playing for nine years.

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The ammo upgrade that could make or break your big-game hunt

Back at the PACC with Minnie

By Minnie McCormick The pool is in full swing: three days for exercising with Adrienne on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.

Paid family and medical leave changes would hurt Maine businesses and employees

To the Editor; In 2023, the Legislature enacted the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave program in the state’s biennial budget.

Why a local ski spot is the place to be this winter

By Aislinn Sarnacki My first day downhill skiing at Big Moose Mountain started with a magic carpet ride and concluded with a hot chocolate.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer When I was a teenager, on the rare occasions that I was allowed to drive my parents’ car, my mother would always say “drive carefully” as I left the house.

I discovered a hidden ice fishing spot few anglers know about

By Dylan Savageau Ice fishing is often described as a waiting game, but I see it as a lesson in paying attention.

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Ice Dance International’s ‘The Seasons’ coming to Piscataquis County Ice Arena

As figure skating gains momentum ahead of the Olympic Games, Ice Dance International announces “The Seasons”, a theatrical skating experience touring 14 U.

Three Rivers Kiwanis 8-Ball Pool League donates to American Legion, BearCats

MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis 8-Ball Pool League has been playing for nine years.

19th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby

The 19th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will run from 12:01 a.

Four homes in Piscataquis County that sold last month

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff For years, Maine’s most rural county has seen the most homes sold per capita in the state, and real estate still changes hands in the middle of winter.

Reardon earns dean’s list honors at Roger Williams

BRISTOL, Rhode Island — Laney Reardon of Dover-Foxcroft has been named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at Roger Williams University.

Allagash campsites, trails see improvements

ALLAGASH — Campsites along the historic Allagash Wilderness Waterway underwent improvements in 2025 thanks to an ongoing partnership between the state of Maine and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.