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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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Mother’s Day Photo Shoot at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced a special Mother’s Day Photo Shoot fundraiser from 11 a.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Bike Rodeo Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft’s Bike Rodeo returns on Saturday, May 2 in the parking lot by Kiwanis Park/Piscataquis Area Community Center at 48 Park St.

Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine events

The Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine has several events scheduled prior to the primary on Tuesday, June 9.

Gudroe earns top honors in UNE Alumni Council Essay Contest

BIDDEFORD — Cally Gudroe of Garland, a sophomore at the University of New England, was recognized at the University of New England’s 2026 University Awards ceremony, held April 21 at the Harold Alfond Forum.

UK citizen arrested on remote Maine road pleads guilty to illegally entering US

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff One of the four men facing federal charges for illegally entering the U.

Murdock receives Dexter’s MPA Principal’s Award

DEXTER – Chloe Elizabeth Murdock of Dexter, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.

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Penquis’ Decker wins shot put

OLD TOWN — Penquis Valley High School’s Brooklyn Decker earned top honors in the girls shot put in the Patriot outdoor track & field team’s first meet of the season on April 25 at Old Town High School. Penquis finished the Penobscot Valley Conference competition with a score of 23 points to place fifth among a field of 10 schools.

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.

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.

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Great migration directory

By Nancy Battick Many genealogists know the work of the late Robert Charles Anderson.

Thoughts from Minnie at the PACC

By Minnie McCormick May baskets, a thing of the past? Not at the Piscataquis Area Community Center with Minnie McCormick.

How I find moose calves in the Maine woods every spring

By Ethan Eisenhaur Springtime in the Maine woods is a busy season full of new life, and one of the first animals I try to capture with my cameras is moose calves.

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.

Living BrowseLiving

Genealogy meeting May 3

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassabec Genealogy Society will be holding a meeting at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main St.

Dexter Regional High School announces Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2026, Chloe Murdock and Salutatorian Casey Swenson.

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.

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.

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

BANGOR — Penquis C.

Calendar of events

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