Piscataquis Observer

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Photo courtesy of Currier's Flying Service ICE-OUT — Open water cuts across Moosehead Lake on April 26 where a pressure ridge had formed earlier between Burnt Jacket and Moose Island. The ice went out at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1.

Photo courtesy of Currier's Flying Service ICE-OUT — Open water cuts across Moosehead Lake on April 26 where a pressure ridge had formed earlier between Burnt Jacket and Moose Island. The ice went out at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1.

The ice is out on Maine’s largest lake

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice-out on Moosehead Lake was declared at 8:30 a.m.

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Kain receives PCHS’ Principal’s Award

GUILFORD —Piscataquis Community High School senior Noah Kain of Parkman has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award.

8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff Portland’s three public high schools.

Center Theatre to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘The Sound of Music’

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is proud to announce its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved classic, “The Sound of Music.

Maine Legislature fails to reverse Janet Mills’ veto of data center ban

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on April 29 failed to override Gov.

From observer to worker, a story of how one CRNA trained her replacement

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When someone is asked about who inspired them to join the medical field, you will often hear them say that it was a doctor, nurse or paramedic who was kind to them on the worst day of their life.

Browne earns top honors in ‘Manie Musicale 2026’ competition

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolOVERALL WINNER — Rowan Browne was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Manie Musicale 2026” competition in the French classes.

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PCHS track picks up five first-place performances

HAMPDEN — The Piscataquis Community High School girls outdoor track & field team scored 96 points to finish third among four schools at a May 1 Penobscot Valley Conference meet at Hampden Academy. Pirate senior Ava Goulette won both the shot put and discus.

Dexter baseball defeats Penquis with 16 runs in five innings

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School scored 16 runs, with the final nine coming in the Tigers’ last trip to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, to defeat Penquis Valley High School 16-1 in a Class C/D North interclass baseball matchup on May 1.

Three Ridge View athletes have first-place performances

OLD TOWN — Three members of the Ridge View Community School outdoor track & field team had first-place finishes during an April 29 Eastern Maine Middle School Track League meet at Old Town High School.

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AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer Growing up, my childhood vacations were always road trips to visit my grandparents.

Building homes and lifting lives

Mason for governor

To the Editor; After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, I learned that leadership is built on service, discipline and putting mission before self.

A Maine man guiding in Alaska survived a grizzly attack. He says it was his fault.

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.

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PCHS honor parts

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School is excited to announce Valedictorian Ava Goulette and Co-Salutatorians Audrey Chadbourne and Arianna Crosby for the Class of 2026.

Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race May 9

Three Rivers Kiwanis presents the 20th annual Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday, May 9.

$8.3M Dover-Foxcroft budget moved to June 9 referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A gross 2026-27 municipal budget for town operations totaling $8,324,427 was approved during the Dover-Foxcroft annual town meeting on Saturday morning, April 25.

Calendar of events

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

Gudroe selected to attend Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

DEXTER — Adalea Gudroe, a student at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a globally recognized independent research institute dedicated to advancing ocean science and education.

GFWC/Miosac Club News

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met April 22.