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Observer file photo Downtown Dover-Foxcroft and the Piscataquis River.

Observer file photo Downtown Dover-Foxcroft and the Piscataquis River.

Dover-Foxcroft temporarily pauses data centers

September 30, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft has temporarily banned data center applications and projects for 180 days. In that time, town officials will examine existing municipal ordinances to see if they need changes to regulate potential future projects.

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Tatko joins Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation as Northeast Region VP

PORTLAND — The Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation and the Appalachian Mountain Club announced that Steve Tatko will join The Malone Family Land Preservation Foundation as vice president of the Northeast Region, following nearly 15 years of conservation, forestry, land management and outdoor recreation work with AMC.

Partners for Peace celebrates Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, has several events and opportunities for the community to get involved.

Greenville Masonic Temple to be rebuilt within historic brick walls

GREENVILLE — Site preparations began Sept.

Woman killed in Parkman crash

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff PARKMAN — A woman was killed in a Tuesday night crash, Sept.

Dover-Foxcroft Select Board approves condemnation order for submerged river lot

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft anticipated to start in the spring of 2028, landowner access agreements will need to be in place.

Sangerville pursues $500,000 grant for town hall restoration

SANGERVILLE — The town hall committee and Sangerville Historical Society are exploring funding opportunities for rehabilitating the building, and are applying for a grant.

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UMaine Extension Tanglewood 4-H camp

Photo courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension/Edwin Remsberg OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR ALL — Students at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center. The Libra Foundation will invest $1.3 million in Maine Outdoor School for All, a program that connects students with outdoor learning opportunities designed to develop STEM skills, build confidence and introduce new academic and career pathways to middle schoolers across the state.

Photo courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension/Edwin Remsberg OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR ALL — Students at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center. The Libra Foundation will invest $1.3 million in Maine Outdoor School for All, a program that connects students with outdoor learning opportunities designed to develop STEM skills, build confidence and introduce new academic and career pathways to middle schoolers across the state.

Libra Foundation gives $1.3 million to expand outdoor education for Maine students

September 29, 2026

ORONO – The Libra Foundation will invest $1.3 million over the next two years to expand Maine Outdoor School for All, a statewide program that reached 1,675 students from 43 schools in its first year.

Tigers hold off Houlton for first win of the season

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.

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.

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Supreme Court should have been stronger on mail-in voting

To the Editor; Once again, as in the other rare instances the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has ruled against President Donald Trump, a judgment emerges along a torturous manipulation of limited scope that side-steps the real issue being addressed.

We have more ways than ever to prevent colorectal cancer. Let’s use them.

By Jay Brennan Parents aren’t meant to outlive their children.

Maine deserves a year-round representative

To the Editor; Paul LePage’s recent complaints about immigration are pure hypocrisy.

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

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UMaine Extension online session to learn about becoming a 4-H volunteer

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey”, a free virtual session from 6 to 7 p.

Center Theatre to host free Theatrical Auditions Workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, in partnership with The Slightly Off-Center Players, has announced a free Theatrical Auditions Workshop at 3 p.

Calendar of events

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

Bluegrass favorites Rock Hearts return to Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The acclaimed Southern New England bluegrass band Rock Hearts will return to the Center Theatre on Saturday, Oct.

Northern Light Health receives $4.8M in state funds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Health has been awarded $4.

Dexter Regional High School crowns 2026 Royal Court

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Sept.