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Bangor Daily News photo/Susan Bard VIEW FROM ABOVE — Fall foliage near Katahdin on Oct. 1 with the Telos Road bridge, West Branch of the Penobscot River and Cribworks visible below.

Bangor Daily News photo/Susan Bard VIEW FROM ABOVE — Fall foliage near Katahdin on Oct. 1 with the Telos Road bridge, West Branch of the Penobscot River and Cribworks visible below.

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

October 9, 2026

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor This past summer, I found myself thinking about how cool it would be to see Katahdin from the air. I’ve hiked the mountain.

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Learn something new with Pine Tree Hospice’s ‘Betcha Didn’t Know’ series

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice invites community members to attend upcoming installments of “Betcha Didn’t Know”, a free monthly speaker series held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.

Rock Hearts will return to the Center Theatre

National report underscores how UMaine Cooperative Extension is tackling the state’s workforce challenges

Maine faces an urgent challenge: growing its skilled workforce by tens of thousands of people over the next several years.

Hathaway, Macomber named 2026 Myrick Award recipients

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Donna Hathaway and the late James “Jim” Macomber, both of Dover-Foxcroft as the recipients of the 2026 Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award.

September bull moose season success up from last year

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine’s September bull moose season ended with a 71% success rate, with hunters filling 818 of the 1,150 permits, a significant increase from last year’s 57% success rate.

RSU 68 keeps budget tight as enrollment drops

MONSON — Last June voters in the Dover-Foxcroft area school district approved a 2026-27 budget totaling nearly $15.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEES — The PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame includes inductees, from left, Darby Smiley, James Bell Jr. and Trey Gilbert and Garret Vainio and Justin Bates representing the 1998 Class C East champion boys outdoor track & field team. The late Roger Rowe is also part of the Class of 2026, inducted during an Oct. 3 ceremony in the gymnasium.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEES — The PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame includes inductees, from left, Darby Smiley, James Bell Jr. and Trey Gilbert and Garret Vainio and Justin Bates representing the 1998 Class C East champion boys outdoor track & field team. The late Roger Rowe is also part of the Class of 2026, inducted during an Oct. 3 ceremony in the gymnasium.

Class of 2026 enshrined in PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame

October 7, 2026

GUILFORD — The sports history of Piscataquis Community High School continues to be recognized with the induction of several athletes, a championship winning coach, longtime contributor and regional title team as the eighth class in the PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2026 was formally enshrined during a late afternoon ceremony in the gymnasium on Saturday, Oct.

PCHS girls edge Penquis 2-1 for Homecoming win

GUILFORD — After falling in each of the team’s first five games of the season, the Piscataquis Community High School 8-person girls soccer team has won two of four to get into position for a spot in the North postseason.

Greenville man shot a 196-pound deer on opening day of Maine archery hunt

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Greenville resident Jim Plourde had never seen the 196-pound deer that walked into his shooting lane on opening morning of Maine’s regular archery season.

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Alternatives to jail must be more fully considered

To the Editor; Residents of Penobscot County will be asked to cast a vote next month on an issue of critical importance: whether to locate a proposed new county jail outside the city of Bangor.

Candidates need to listen to Maine’s 50-plus voters

To the Editor; A new AARP poll offers an important reminder about who will help shape the outcome of this year’s elections and what issues matter most to Maine voters.

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Older voters make the difference in Maine

By Carl Bucciantini, AARP Maine volunteer congressional liaison Maine’s population is the oldest in the nation and Mainers age 50 and above turn out to vote in greater numbers than any other age range.

Our ancestors’ political views

By Nancy Battick Election Day approaches.

I’m one of the few old men who still deer hunt. I asked a psychologist why.

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District American Legion meeting Oct. 17

MILO — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold a regular meeting on Saturday, Oct.

Center Theatre to screen Dolly Parton’s classic ‘9 to 5’

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a special screening of Dolly Parton’s classic comedy film “9 to 5” at 7 p.

Calendar of events

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

Three Rivers Kiwanis Annual Cruise-In Sunday

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis Annual Cruise-In has been moved back, on account of weather, to Sunday, Oct.

Dexter Regional High School September Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the September Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Center Theatre to host Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selects Tour

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced that it will host the Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selects Tour at 7 p.