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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THE TROPICAL PORCH — Jeff Zimmerman recently opened The Tropical Porch out of his Water Street home in Guilford. He carries about 40 species of freshwater fish along with food and supplies.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THE TROPICAL PORCH — Jeff Zimmerman recently opened The Tropical Porch out of his Water Street home in Guilford. He carries about 40 species of freshwater fish along with food and supplies.

Tropical fish store opens in Guilford

GUILFORD — A dream to have his own freshwater fish business has come true for Jeff Zimmerman. He owns and operates “The Tropical Porch” out of the front of his home at 79 Water St.

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Northern Light Health and EMCC announce nursing program information sessions

Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Community College’s collaborative efforts are making it easier for residents of rural areas to obtain their nursing degree closer to home thanks to a grant from the Rural Maine Simulation Education Training project.

Videos show how deadly winter ticks can be to Maine moose

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Staff Shed hunter Drew Maciel recently found two dead moose while searching for antlers this month.

LUPC working on updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Land Use Planning Commission has begun work on updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Maine’s transgender sports referendum is on the verge of dropping off the ballot

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Secretary of State Shenna Bellows argued that a referendum aiming to ban transgender girls from girls’ school sports has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, but the margin is tight with more challenges pending.

Penquis receives $250,000 Housing for Everyone Grant from TD Charitable Foundation

BANGOR — Penquis C.

Prepared to care: SAFE support for sexual assault and violence survivors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than 19,000 people in Maine are sexually assaulted each year, and one in five Mainers will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes.

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Dexter, Foxcroft, PCHS track open the season

BREWER — The Dexter Regional High School, Foxcroft Academy and Piscataquis Community High School outdoor track & field teams opened the 2026 season with a Penobscot Valley Conference meet on April 22 at the Brewer Community School. The PCHS girls finished the day with a score of 62 points to place fourth among eight teams.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis’ annual Piscataquis River Race set for Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 52nd annual Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis River Race is set for the morning of Saturday, April 25 from Guilford to Dover-Foxcroft.

Local Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race results

More than a half dozen paddlers from across the region took part in the 59th annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race covering 16.

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This month is made for financial literacy. Let’s all take advantage.

By Mindy Nyman April is National Financial Literacy Month, reminding us all to take our financial health seriously.

Maine’s wildlife commissioner stepped down early. Why it matters.

Reelect Davis as county commissioner

To the Editor; I can’t think of anyone who has done more and sacrificed more for Piscataquis County than Paul Davis.

Matt Dunlap models values Christ calls us to live by

To the Editor; As a pastor, gun owner, selectman and multi-generational Mainer, I believe 2026 calls us to decide what kind of people we want to be.

There are better alternatives to a new Penobscot County Jail

To the Editor; On March 24, No Penobscot County Jail Expansion held a community classroom about the proposal for a larger jail in Penobscot County.

A budget that invests in Maine people

Living BrowseLiving

Dover Low Vision Group meets May 1

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St.

Calendar of events

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

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis’ annual Piscataquis River Race set for Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 52nd annual Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis River Race is set for the morning of Saturday, April 25 from Guilford to Dover-Foxcroft.

Free summer camp and swim lessons at Dexter Beach

DEXTER — The Piscataquis Area Community Center and the Dexter Development Association are excited to offer two free youth programs at Dexter Beach this summer, providing children with opportunities to stay active, build confidence in the water and enjoy the outdoors.

Greenville will go purple for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville will continue to symbolically change its name to a different color to mark Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June.

Spruce Street housing project given preliminary approval

GREENVILLE — The Northern Forest Center subdivision application for a 28-unit housing development off Spruce Street to help provide more affordable options in town is nearing final approval from the Greenville Planning Board.