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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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PRFC celebrates Food Center anniversary

DOVER-FOXCROFT — This month Piscataquis Regional Food Center is marking the anniversary of the opening of the Food Center marketplace, which first welcomed shoppers on Feb.

Dexter Regional High School January Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Bill to let counties seek bankruptcy tabled for possible 2nd public hearing

By Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor AUGUSTA — Members of the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government voted unanimously to table a bill intended to provide bankruptcy protection to Maine counties and municipalities Feb.

The crowded race to replace a Maine lawmaker includes her husband

By Daniel O’Connor Republicans already have a crowded primary in one of the most conservative parts of Maine, with four candidates running to represent Bangor-area towns and all of Piscataquis County in the state Senate.

Penobscot County secures up to $16M in loans amid budget shortfall

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners accepted the terms of a loan offer of up to $16 million — just weeks before the county was set to run out of cash.

Bangor mailman charged with OUI after reported erratic driving on the job

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A Bangor mail carrier was arrested and charged with operating under the influence after his mail van was seen driving erratically.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom ON TO THE POSTSEASON — Dexter senior Kody Kimball shoots a jumper in the first quarter of the team’s regular season finale vs. PCHS on Feb. 5. With the 71-39 victory, the Tigers solidified the team’s position for the Class C North tournament. No. 9 Dexter is set to travel to eighth seed Calais for a prelim matchup.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom ON TO THE POSTSEASON — Dexter senior Kody Kimball shoots a jumper in the first quarter of the team’s regular season finale vs. PCHS on Feb. 5. With the 71-39 victory, the Tigers solidified the team’s position for the Class C North tournament. No. 9 Dexter is set to travel to eighth seed Calais for a prelim matchup.

Dexter concludes the regular season with a win vs. PCHS

February 6, 2026

DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School boys finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 71-39 victory over neighboring rival Piscataquis Community High School on Feb. 5.

Three area players named senior all-stars

The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches have announced the players selected to the Maine McDonald’s Senior All-Star Games scheduled for Husson University in Bangor on Saturday, March 7.

Dexter cheer finishes fourth at Class C North championship

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

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When do pellet guns make sense for hunting and pest control?

By Al Raychard Pellet guns, also known as air guns, have grown in popularity in recent years.

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.

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Calendar of events

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

$2.5M for Maine Woods Housing Initiative secured by Collins in funding bill

RSU 68 looks to have $173K increase in state subsidy for 2026-27

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 is projected to have a bit more in state subsidy for next year’s budget.

Wilderness Sled Dog Race returns

Observer file photoWILDERNESS SLED DOG RACE — Musher Thomas Carroll guides his pack of sled dogs as their ears flop in the wind during the 2022 35-mile race in Greenville.

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.