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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.

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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.

A pair of late-night earthquakes shook Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A pair of earthquakes rattled Maine late Sunday night, 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.

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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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PCHS VS. PENQUIS — Pirate junior Lilly Boutilier gets a ball under control before Penquis freshman Rylee McMahon can get to her. PCHS won the Oct. 3 game 2-1 as the two teams split the regular season matchups.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PCHS VS. PENQUIS — Pirate junior Lilly Boutilier gets a ball under control before Penquis freshman Rylee McMahon can get to her. PCHS won the Oct. 3 game 2-1 as the two teams split the regular season matchups.

PCHS girls edge Penquis 2-1 for Homecoming win

October 5, 2026

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. The latest win is a 2-1 victory against Penquis Valley High School under the lights on Oct.

PCHS boys remain perfect with Homecoming victory over Ashland

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis Community High School 8-person boys soccer team kept its perfect record intact with a 10-3 victory vs.

Yeo qualifies for Class B girls golf championship

HERMON — Foxcroft Academy’s Liana Yeo qualified for the Class B girls state tournament, scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

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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.

Vote to change our course

To the Editor; Since taking office, President Donald Trump has had all three branches of government on his side, so he could have gotten anything he wanted done.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Other states are banning deer urine lures. Is Maine next?

By Al Raychard Deer hunters like an edge, an advantage that increases the chances of success, if only slightly.

Reject Penobscot County jail question

To the Editor; Our jail system in Penobscot County costs taxpayers millions but does not seem to make us safer.

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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.

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.

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society photo talk Oct. 12

DOVER-FOXCROFT — If only photos could talk.

Maine Credit Unions kick off $100,000 challenge to support hunger relief

WESTBROOK – Maine credit unions are once again asking for the public’s help this October to provide food for neighbors in need through the 7th Annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge.

Maine State Archives offers expanded digital access with Open Access

AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the official launch of Open Access, the Maine State Archives new online platform for publicly accessible, digitized and born-digital public records.