Piscataquis Observer

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School DEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Sept. 26, Dexter Regional High School held the annual Homecoming Dance sponsored by the Student Government. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the 2026 Royal Court. They are pictured as follows: front, from left, Lady Corinne Ladd, Duchess Elainah Hotham, Princess Aubrey Ladd and Queen Mellesse Grant. Back, Lord Cameron Cobb, Duke Liam Saunders, Prince Jackson Clark and King Bodhi Langlais.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School DEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Sept. 26, Dexter Regional High School held the annual Homecoming Dance sponsored by the Student Government. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the 2026 Royal Court. They are pictured as follows: front, from left, Lady Corinne Ladd, Duchess Elainah Hotham, Princess Aubrey Ladd and Queen Mellesse Grant. Back, Lord Cameron Cobb, Duke Liam Saunders, Prince Jackson Clark and King Bodhi Langlais.

Dexter Regional High School crowns 2026 Royal Court

September 28, 2026

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Sept. 26, Dexter Regional High School held the annual Homecoming Dance sponsored by the Student Government.

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Milo Garden Club begins 2026-27 season

BROWNVILLE — In September, the Milo Garden Club had the pleasure of having the first meeting of the year at Wildwoods in Brownville.

Night market lights up October at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When I lived in California, I missed October in Maine the most — a colorful bubble shielding us from the darkening days and shivering temps to come.

Defa named to Southern New Hampshire president’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Taylor Defa of Medford has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s summer 2026 president’s list.

Maine’s Arctic char are showing off their stunning fall colors

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine’s fall foliage isn’t the only place to find spectacular colors this time of year.

Final 2 people sentenced for their roles in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — The remaining criminal cases connected to a Bangor murder wrapped up on Friday afternoon, Sept.

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals announce walk-in flu shot clinics

The changing leaves are a sure sign that flu season is approaching.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom GETTING ONE IN THE WIN COLUMN — Dexter senior quarterback Bodhi Langlais runs for a first down to the Houlton-8 on the opening drive of the Tigers’ Homecoming game on Sept. 25. The Tigers earned a 20-12 win for the team’s first victory of the season.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom GETTING ONE IN THE WIN COLUMN — Dexter senior quarterback Bodhi Langlais runs for a first down to the Houlton-8 on the opening drive of the Tigers’ Homecoming game on Sept. 25. The Tigers earned a 20-12 win for the team’s first victory of the season.

Tigers hold off Houlton for first win of the season

September 28, 2026

DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School 8-man football team suffered three losses in as many games over the first few weeks of the season with each coming by double digits. Against Houlton High School during the Tigers’ Homecoming game on the evening of Sept.

Dexter earns Homecoming overtime victory over MCI

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School senior Shelby Sinclair scored off a penalty corner at the end of overtime to give the Tigers a 2-1 Homecoming victory against Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield in a Class C North matchup on Sept.

Foxcroft X-C runs at Old Town Sectionals

OLD TOWN — The Foxcroft Academy cross country team took part in the 76th Old Town Sectionals on Sept.

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Maine disc golf, just one more round

By Adam Smith Why making time for disc golf matters, especially as the days get shorter.

Fundraising for Sangerville Town Hall renovation project

SANGERVILLE — At the annual town meeting in March of 1901, the citizens of Sangerville appropriated $7,500 to purchase a lot and build a town hall.

Why good salmon fishing doesn’t mean healthy salmon populations

Higher property taxes on out-of-state homeowners a bad idea

To the Editor; As an out-of-state owner of a second home located in the Greenville area, I am concerned that the Democratic candidate for governor, Hannah Pingree, is proposing a plan to allow towns (such as Greenville) to tax out-of-state homeowners at higher rates than residents.

Replacing a respected, effective senator like Susan Collins will hurt Maine

Piscataquis Democrats Fall Fundraiser

MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats will gather for the annual Fall Fundraiser at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building, 15 Harris Pond Road, from 2 to 4 p.

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Maine celebrates Dark Sky Week

Dark Sky Maine celebrated Dark Sky Week across the state during the second full week of September, highlighting Maine’s extraordinary night-sky heritage and the growing movement to protect it for generations to come.

Walk for Hope honors loved ones, supports local cancer care

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Kym Baron is remembered as a caring mother and grandmother, a cherished friend and a valued colleague.

PRFC CALGRAM Kitchen & Food Lab nears completion

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After years of planning, fundraising, problem-solving and persistence, Piscataquis Regional Food Center is preparing to open the doors to its long-awaited community kitchen and food lab.

Guerin recognized with Legislator of the Year Award by Maine Forest Products Council

MILLINOCKET – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Sen.

POSTPONED to Oct. 11 — Three Rivers Kiwanis Annual Cruise-In

Postponed to Sunday, Oct.

Calendar of events

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