Piscataquis Observer

Photos courtesy of Friends of Milo DOWNTOWN KIOSK — The new information kiosk in downtown Milo is nearing completion. Friends of Milo partnered with the Milo Economic Development Committee, Milo Select Board, Mountain View Correctional Facility, Harris Lumber and Bishop Concrete to make the kiosk a reality.

Photos courtesy of Friends of Milo DOWNTOWN KIOSK — The new information kiosk in downtown Milo is nearing completion. Friends of Milo partnered with the Milo Economic Development Committee, Milo Select Board, Mountain View Correctional Facility, Harris Lumber and Bishop Concrete to make the kiosk a reality.

Informational kiosk coming to downtown Milo

August 21, 2026

MILO — Thanks to the generosity of Milo residents and Tradewinds Market, the new informational kiosk for downtown Milo is nearing completion. Friends of Milo partnered with the Milo Economic Development Committee, Milo Select Board, Mountain View Correctional Facility, Harris Lumber and Bishop Concrete to turn this project from an idea into reality.

News BrowseNews

Maine has the most homes for sale since 2019

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw one of its best Julys for home sales in a quarter century.

3 Maine private islands you can buy for under $1M

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Summer’s not over yet.

Man accused of attacking family during Exeter stabbing

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff EXETER — A man allegedly attacked his family Friday afternoon, Aug.

Classes about to start in Dexter schools

DEXTER — Students across the Dexter area will be starting classes soon with the first full day of school for all in SAD 46 on Thursday, Aug.

Stories sought for Abbot memory book

ABBOT — The Abbot Historical Society is collecting stories for an upcoming book “Memories of Abbot” as part of the town’s 2027 Bicentennial anniversary.

Northern Forest Center breaking ground on new Greenville housing development

GREENVILLE — The Northern Forest Center, a regional nonprofit, is celebrating the official groundbreaking of its innovative 24-unit housing development Timber Way in Greenville with an on-site public event at 4 p.

Sports BrowseSports

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom CAPTAINS’ DUTIES — Pony senior captains Jaiyde True, left, and Emma McGary bring the newly-won Class C championship trophy over the Foxcroft fan section last November in Lewiston. Looking on is coach Kilee Salley who now will be the Ponies’ head coach.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom CAPTAINS’ DUTIES — Pony senior captains Jaiyde True, left, and Emma McGary bring the newly-won Class C championship trophy over the Foxcroft fan section last November in Lewiston. Looking on is coach Kilee Salley who now will be the Ponies’ head coach.

Fall high school sports season is right around the corner

August 24, 2026

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff While Aroostook County high teams have already begun playing soccer games due to the annual potato harvest break, the rest of the state’s fall sports teams began practicing this past week in preparation for the upcoming campaign. There will be some new coaches and some teams changing classes due to player numbers.

Dexter, Foxcroft games to be part of WABI TV-5 broadcast schedule

Dexter Regional High School and Foxcroft Academy football games are among the WABI TV-5 broadcast schedule for the 2026 season.

The largest bear harvested in Maine was 700 pounds. I asked the guide how they did it.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Staff Fourteen years ago, Matt Knox shot his first bear.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

The case for more voices

To the Editor; Maine’s smallest towns often govern themselves through three person Select Boards, a structure inherited from an era when civic participation was assumed rather than earned and the business of local government was genuinely simpler.

I’ve picked Maine’s wild blueberries for nearly 30 years. 2026 was different.

By Al Raychard I always get a little melancholy this time of year.

Expanding affordable housing in Maine

Protecting SNAP is protecting our state, health, economy and future

To the Editor; An increasing number of our neighbors are struggling to put food on the table as costs continue to rise.

Fish kill on the West Branch

Continuing the fight against the opioid epidemic

Living BrowseLiving

Fall is full of new opportunities at Community Fitness

GUILFORD — As summer winds down, Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford is getting ready for an exciting fall season filled with new programs, classes and opportunities to connect with our community.

Fresh produce and mobile mammograms in Milo

MILO — Northern Light Primary Care, Milo, located at 135 Park St.

Calendar of events

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

Land use change would permit downtown car washes

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board approved a request for car wash businesses potentially to be located in the Downtown District 2 zone during an Aug.

New youth musical ‘Junior High’ at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening night and performance schedule for “Junior High”, a new youth musical written and directed by local student Aurora Youngblood.

Classical concert Sunday

GREENVILLE — Pianist Margery Aumann will present a concert of classical music at 3 p.