Piscataquis Observer

Photo courtesy of Sebec Lake Association BOAT INSPECTIONS — Courtesy Boat Inspectors Annabelle Peakes and Hunter Stevens pose after inspecting a boat before launching at Greeley’s Landing in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, July 25.

Photo courtesy of Sebec Lake Association BOAT INSPECTIONS — Courtesy Boat Inspectors Annabelle Peakes and Hunter Stevens pose after inspecting a boat before launching at Greeley’s Landing in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, July 25.

Courtesy Boat Inspections offered at Sebec Lake

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Sebec Lake Association, in partnership with the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Town of Dover-Foxcroft launched the Courtesy Boat Inspection program at Greeley’s Landing on Sebec Lake on Saturday, July 25. The CBI program was developed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to and works with volunteers and paid staff to meet with boaters before they launch their boats, explain about invasive aquatic species such as Eurasian Milfoil and Zebra Mussels, remind boaters about the importance of the Clean, Drain, Dry process to prevent movement of invasive species to other lakes and inspect boats and trailers for any evidence of invasive species or residual plants before they are launched.

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Lyford named to Northern Maine Community College dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE — Thomas Lyford of Lake View Plantation has been named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Northern Maine Community College.

Penobscot County loaned itself millions in COVID relief funds amid budget crisis

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has until the end of the year to repay $4 million in federal funds that it loaned itself amid a multimillion-dollar budget crisis.

UMaine-Fort Kent spring dean’s lists

FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its spring 2026 dean’s list, recognizing the academic excellence of both full-time and part-time students.

LaGrange man charged after fleeing police on motorcycle

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A LaGrange man was arrested July 24 after fleeing a traffic stop on a motorcycle in Bradford, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.

Martin named to St. Anselm College dean’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — St.

Land Use Planning Commission seeks input on Comprehensive Land Use Plan update

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission is inviting residents, property owners and others to help shape the next Comprehensive Land Use Plan by participating in a pre-process survey.

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Photo courtesy of John Floyd IMMATURE BEAR — The long legs and high belly on this young bruin are prime examples of an immature bear.

Photo courtesy of John Floyd IMMATURE BEAR — The long legs and high belly on this young bruin are prime examples of an immature bear.

3 tips to judge black bear size before your hunt this fall

By John Floyd One of the biggest challenges new bear hunters face is estimating the size of a black bear as it slips into view during the waning hours of daylight. For most, it is the first time they have seen a wild bear, let alone from 40 yards away.

Eastern Maine Sports Card Show Aug. 1

DEXTER — The Eastern Maine Sports Card Show will be held from 9 a.

Lobster Bowl raises more than $317,000 for Shriners Children’s hospitals

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff LEWISTON — It was one of the most dramatic Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic football games of all time and there were two winners.

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Maine’s 6th Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend

How 30 minutes can help one of Maine’s most iconic birds

By Bob Duchesne There were 22 adults and six chicks reported on Pushaw Lake during last year’s Maine Audubon Loon Count.

Health insurance reform should be a top priority

To the Editor; I didn’t expect to care this much about health policy while I was in college.

The role of militia

By Nancy Battick As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, many people are trying to determine if an ancestor served in the Army, Navy or Marines during the conflict.

Most people never experience a summer evening like this in Maine

By Bob Romano The sun has yet to slip below the rim of mountains that rise along the western horizon.

Troutless in Timbuktu

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UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants from 10 a.

State data says Greenville OK’d 89 housing units, but the reality isn’t close

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A town of fewer than 1,700 people on the edge of Moosehead Lake at first glance appears to be approving more housing per capita than most other communities in the state.

Ridge View Community School third trimester honor roll

Grade eight, habits of work – high honors: Cierra Canfield, Cameron Cobb, Blake Dodge, Ally Hill, Peyton Hill, Makayla Holcomb Ava Kimball, Willow Bubar, Carson Coffman, Corinne Ladd, Emma Spizuoco, Chad Stanley, Brookelyn VanAlstyne; high honors: Blake Dodge, Makayla Holcomb, Cierra Canfield, Corinne Ladd, Cameron Cobb, Ally Hill, Peyton Hill, Ava Kimball.

What the typical home value gets you in each Maine county

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Home values in Maine keep climbing.

SeDoMoCha Middle School term 3 honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Jacquelyn Allman, Bailey Ames, Sophie Dyer, Nina Espinosa, Lilah French, Kinsley Hall, Addison Herbest, Brayden Hodges, Jenna LePrevost, Parker Lizotte, Jackson Mallory, Sariah Martin, Hana Murray, Kaydiense Nelson, Evan Omoigiade, Ava Pulkkinen, Audrina Rideout, Katelyn Snow, Aurora, Youngblood; honors: Hashem Abed Elnoor, Aiya Ade, Claire Armstrong, Blake Baker, Marley Bartolomeu, Adam Boyles, Caitrin Brock, Jaxson Chambers, Autumn Chase, Audrey Cleaves, Landon Cyr, Cedar Deertrack, Brynn Gaudet, Claire Gosselin, Jacob Haack, Nicholas Hall, Alice Hutchinson, Charles Johnston, William Maselli, Harper Menz, Annie Moulton, Kaleb Partridge, Avery Pomerleau, Kaeden Roope, Kohen Tirrell, Grace Wasel, Madelynn Walker, Wade Worster.

Construction to start on Greenville community building

GREENVILLE — Work will start soon on a $3.