Piscataquis Observer

RS11236_Mike Wilson at logged Spruce Street lot

Photo courtesy of Northern Forest Center GETTING READY — Northern Forest Center Senior Program Director Mike Wilson stands at a logged Spruce Street lot in Greenville. The planning board is set to vote on final approval of the 28-unit subdivision at the April 15 meeting.

Photo courtesy of Northern Forest Center GETTING READY — Northern Forest Center Senior Program Director Mike Wilson stands at a logged Spruce Street lot in Greenville. The planning board is set to vote on final approval of the 28-unit subdivision at the April 15 meeting.

Spruce Street housing project nearing final 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. Northern Forest Center officials presented to the planning board during an April 1 meeting.

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Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and inland fisheries commissioner.

SAD 41 annual budget meeting set for May 12

MILO — The SAD 41 annual budget meeting for the 2026-27 academic year finances will be at 6 p.

Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce announces interim executive director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Glover as interim executive director as part of a planned leadership transition.

Maine’s high court calls Democratic ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A Democratic bill to expand the use of ranked-choice voting would violate the Maine Constitution, the state’s high court said in an April 6 opinion.

MHFCU funds thermal imaging cameras for Brownville Fire Rescue

BROWNVILLE — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union recently donated funds to Brownville Fire Rescue for the purchase of two thermal imaging cameras.

Battery energy storage project not happening

GREENVILLE — A proposed project to build a battery energy story facility at the former steam plant location in Greenville will most likely not be happening.

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom AMONG MAINE’S BEST — PCHS senior Brady Gaw, pictured during the season opener against Greenville, received honorable mention recognition on the 70th annual BDN All-Maine boys basketball team.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom AMONG MAINE’S BEST — PCHS senior Brady Gaw, pictured during the season opener against Greenville, received honorable mention recognition on the 70th annual BDN All-Maine boys basketball team.

70th annual BDN All-Maine boys basketball team

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor First team Nolan Ames, Sr., Guard, Camden Hills, 27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists per game.

Maine trappers brace for Etsy fur ban

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine trappers and other small business owners are losing a key online marketplace after Etsy updated its policy to ban the sale of most fur products.

Conlogue named NAC Field Athlete of the Week

BANGOR — Husson University junior Abigail Conlogue, a resident of Brownville and a Penquis Valley High School graduate, has been named North Atlantic Conference Field Athlete of the Week.

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Misplaced priorities

To the Editor; On Wednesday, April 1, soon after he proposed the largest increase in military spending ever (from $1 trillion this year to $1.

Maine lawmakers should prioritize childcare

To the Editor; Access to affordable child care plays a direct role in whether Maine families can work, pursue education, and maintain stability.

You keep saying you’ll go camping in Maine this summer. Here’s why you won’t.

By Aislinn Sarnacki Last summer, the following scene played out several times.

News from the PACC

By Minnie McCormick I try to swim five days a week.

Maine leaders, citizens should put public health first

By Virginia Templet, Puritan Medical Products marketing director This Monday, March 30 marks the start of National Public Health Week, an annual celebration of America’s progress on health and wellness.

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‘Together in Community/United in Song’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats invite the community to a special afternoon of music “Together in Community/United in Song”.

Sangerville looks at historic building grant for town hall

SANGERVILLE — Earlier this year Sangerville had its application for a $250,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for the town hall turned down.

SAD 46 officials developing 2027 budget

DEXTER — SAD 46 officials are in the midst of putting together the budget for the 2026-27 academic year.

PRFC welcomes new board members

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center is pleased to announce the addition of five new members to its board of directors, bringing a diverse range of experience and community leadership to support the organization’s mission.

Grow your own mushrooms with PCSWCD at two local breweries

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is gearing up to present two Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops, one on April 25 at Two Knights Brewery, Sangerville and a second on May 2 at the Railyard Brewery in Milo.

Dover & Foxcroft Water District committed to the community

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A faucet is turned on and water comes out.