Dover-Foxcroft-downtown-091622.jpg Observer file photo Downtown Dover-Foxcroft and the Piscataquis River. Observer file photo Downtown Dover-Foxcroft and the Piscataquis River. Dover-Foxcroft temporarily pauses data centers September 30, 2026 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft has temporarily banned data center applications and projects for 180 days. In that time, town officials will examine existing municipal ordinances to see if they need changes to regulate potential future projects.
2 hours ago Maine Credit Unions kick off $100,000 challenge to support hunger relief WESTBROOK – Maine credit unions are once again asking for the public’s help this October to provide food for neighbors in need through the 7th Annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge.
3 hours ago Maine State Archives offers expanded digital access with Open Access AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the official launch of Open Access, the Maine State Archives new online platform for publicly accessible, digitized and born-digital public records.
6 hours ago Northern Light Health observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month BREWER – Starting at age 40, women can schedule a screening mammogram without a referral.
1 day ago Tatko joins Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation as Northeast Region VP PORTLAND — The Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation and the Appalachian Mountain Club announced that Steve Tatko will join The Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation as vice president of the Northeast Region, following nearly 15 years of conservation, forestry, land management and outdoor recreation work with AMC.
1 day ago Partners for Peace celebrates Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, has several events and opportunities for the community to get involved.
2 days ago Greenville Masonic Temple to be rebuilt within historic brick walls GREENVILLE — Site preparations began Sept.
Foxcroft-mascot Yeo qualifies for Class B girls golf championship October 2, 2026 HERMON — Foxcroft Academy’s Liana Yeo qualified for the Class B girls state tournament, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10 at Natanais Golf Course in Vassalboro, based on her performance at the Penobscot Valley Conference Class B golf championships Oct.
3 days ago Libra Foundation gives $1.3 million to expand outdoor education for Maine students ORONO – The Libra Foundation will invest $1.
4 days ago Tigers hold off Houlton for first win of the season DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School 8-man football team suffered three losses in as many games over the first few weeks of the season with each coming by double digits.
7 hours ago Other states are banning deer urine lures. Is Maine next? By Al Raychard Deer hunters like an edge, an advantage that increases the chances of success, if only slightly.
7 hours ago Reject Penobscot County jail question To the Editor; Our jail system in Penobscot County costs taxpayers millions but does not seem to make us safer.
8 hours ago What I learned about fishing Maine’s West Branch in late September By Marc McDonald After a hiatus of a few years, I returned to the West Branch of the Penobscot River with Robert, my fishing partner, in late September.
2 days ago Supreme Court should have been stronger on mail-in voting To the Editor; Once again, as in the other rare instances the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has ruled against President Donald Trump, a judgment emerges along a torturous manipulation of limited scope that side-steps the real issue being addressed.
2 days ago We have more ways than ever to prevent colorectal cancer. Let’s use them. By Jay Brennan Parents aren’t meant to outlive their children.
1 day ago UMaine Extension online session to learn about becoming a 4-H volunteer University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey”, a free virtual session from 6 to 7 p.
1 day ago Center Theatre to host free Theatrical Auditions Workshop DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, in partnership with The Slightly Off-Center Players, has announced a free Theatrical Auditions Workshop at 3 p.
2 days ago Dover-Foxcroft Select Board approves condemnation order for submerged river lot DOVER-FOXCROFT — With removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft anticipated to start in the spring of 2028, landowner access agreements will need to be in place.
2 days ago Sangerville pursues $500,000 grant for town hall restoration SANGERVILLE — The town hall committee and Sangerville Historical Society are exploring funding opportunities for rehabilitating the building, and are applying for a grant.
3 days ago Bluegrass favorites Rock Hearts return to Center Theatre DOVER-FOXCROFT — The acclaimed Southern New England bluegrass band Rock Hearts will return to the Center Theatre on Saturday, Oct.