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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PCES -- Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PCES -- Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford.

SAD 4 officials to further discuss secondary school options

November 13, 2025

GUILFORD — The future of the Guilford-based school district remains uncertain as officials weigh multiple possibilities. The SAD 4 School Board met on Nov.

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Robertson of earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, Maryland – Joseph Micheal Robertson of Sangerville, earned a bachelor of science in computer science from University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2025.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

Tri-County Technical Center FFA Chapter represents Maine at 98th National FFA Convention

This past October over 70,000 FFA members from across the country gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 98th National FFA Convention.

Maine expands recall of cannabis vapes

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is expanding its recall of cannabis vapes because of unsafe pesticide levels.

GFWC/Miosac Club news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met Nov.

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

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

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Maine Soccer Coaches Association all-stars

November 15, 2025

Ten players from across the region were named to 2025 Maine Soccer Coaches Association All-Star Teams. The girls Northern Maine Class C Regional All-Star Team includes Foxcroft Academy junior keeper Jasmine Hall and sophomore forward Lucia Silberstorff.

Conference field hockey honors

Players from the area’s three field hockey teams earned postseason recognition from the Penobscot Valley Conference for their performances this past season.

Penobscot Valley Conference soccer honors

A number of area soccer players received postseason recognition from the Penobscot Valley Conference.

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4 lesser-known mountains in Maine you should hike

By Aislinn Sarnacki Because I’m such an avid hiker, people often ask me if I’ve run out of new trails to explore in my home state of Maine, and the answer is a resounding “no.

Maine bowhunter’s Murphy’s Law moment: everything that could go wrong, did

Guardianships

By Nancy Battick When James Roosevelt, father of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died in 1900, his will contained something unique.

It’s time to rebid Maine’s non-emergency medical transportation contract

By Stacey Guerin, R-Glenburn Mainers who rely on Maine’s non-emergency medical transportation system are some of our state’s most vulnerable residents.

Maine hunters face shrinking access to private land

Golden: I won’t seek reelection. Here’s why.

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Silent classic ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to play with live accompaniment

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced a special screening of Lon Chaney’s classic 1925 silent film “The Phantom of the Opera”, accompanied live on piano by Maine’s own Doug Protsik.

Calendar of events

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

Two Knights Brewing Company grant formally approved

SANGERVILLE — A $100,000 State of Maine Community Development Block Grant economic development program grant for Two Knights Brewing Company to help business expand by purchasing canning equipment, which would allow for Two Knights Brewing Company beer to be sold in area stores, was formally approved by the Sangerville Select Board during a Nov.

Maine’s median home price falls for just the 2nd time since 2019

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s median home price fell in September for only the second time since 2019.

UMaine Extension offers Recipe to Market workshop for aspiring food entrepreneurs

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.

New England Telehealth Consortium celebrates 12 years of enhancing medical access in rural and urban communities powered by Fidium’s fiber network

BANGOR – Fidium, a leading broadband and business communications provider, and New England Telehealth Consortium are celebrating 12 years of improved access to health services through regional partnership.