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Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik DRIVEWAY DISPUTE — Emily Patrick stands in front of a cattle gate, concrete blocks, planters and orange snow stakes that her neighbor uses to mark the end of the deeded easement Patrick shares with them to access a small parking area behind her house. The dispute between the neighbors over the driveway has gone on for years.

Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik DRIVEWAY DISPUTE — Emily Patrick stands in front of a cattle gate, concrete blocks, planters and orange snow stakes that her neighbor uses to mark the end of the deeded easement Patrick shares with them to access a small parking area behind her house. The dispute between the neighbors over the driveway has gone on for years.

Dispute over a driveway in Greenville drags neighbors into a years-long legal battle

October 13, 2026

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — Along Lily Bay Road, a Greenville street that hugs picturesque Moosehead Lake, there’s a narrow driveway tucked between two homes that’s littered with fencing materials and no parking signs. The barriers, which also include concrete blocks and a cattle gate, are among the outward signs of a years-long legal battle between neighbors over a shared driveway that still hasn’t reached a resolution.

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GFWC MIOSAC Club begins the new club year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After the summer hiatus, the GFWC MIOSAC Club has resumed its meetings, and there was plenty of catching up to do! With nine members and one guest in attendance, everyone enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect and share news.

Katahdin is closed to hikers for the season

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Katahdin is closed to hikers for the season.

PRFC Fresh Access Lockers will put healthy food within reach after hours

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A broken-down car or a ride that arrives after closing shouldn’t mean a family has to go without fresh, nourishing food.

Two Lagrange men allegedly shot across the road and hit a house

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff LAGRANGE — The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office on Oct.

Dover-Foxcroft braces for potential $932,000 county budget bill

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft could pay about $932,000 for its share of the $7 million 2027 Piscataquis County budget.

Dexter council approves police management evaluation proposal

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a proposal for a police management evaluation by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association during an Oct.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SEASON SWEEP — PCHS sophomore Anna Folsom dribbles past Hermon’s Addie Hutchinson (9) and Brooklyn Whitney (15) during a 5-1 victory on Oct. 9. The Pirates earned a season sweep of the visiting Hawks, having won 3-1 in Hermon on Sept. 17.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SEASON SWEEP — PCHS sophomore Anna Folsom dribbles past Hermon’s Addie Hutchinson (9) and Brooklyn Whitney (15) during a 5-1 victory on Oct. 9. The Pirates earned a season sweep of the visiting Hawks, having won 3-1 in Hermon on Sept. 17.

Four second-half goals help PCHS defeat Hermon

October 13, 2026

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School broke a 1-0 game open with four goals in the second half to defeat Hermon High School 5-1 on Oct. 9.

Dexter golf finishes fourth at Class C championship

Farnsworth is individual runner-up VASSALBORO — The Dexter Regional High School golf team finished in fourth place at the 2026 Class C championship on Saturday, Oct.

Foxcroft X-C takes part in Pendales meet

HERMON — The Foxcroft Academy cross country team ran at the 2026 Pendales at Hermon High School on Oct.

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Credit unions make sure Mainers help Mainers

By Sierra Robichaud Thursday, Oct.

Is Maine’s moose permit lottery truly fair?

Piscataquis Democrats hold Fall Fundraiser

MILO — Piscataquis Democrats gathered for their Fall Fundraiser on Oct.

It took me 9 years to finally find this remote Maine trail

By Carey Kish Nine years ago, I traveled into Lobster Lake to tag the Lobster Mountain hike, but through a comedy of errors, and try as I might, bushwhacking hither and yon, I never did find the trailhead.

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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UMaine Extension offers virtual backyard bird learning series for kids

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Introduction to Project Feeder Watch,” a 10-session online series for Maine youth ages 10-14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.

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.

District American Legion meeting Oct. 17

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

Rock Hearts will return to the Center Theatre

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

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.

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.