Piscataquis Observer

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom MAYO MILL DAM — Dover-Foxcroft voters rejected a proposal to put $9 million toward fixing the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom MAYO MILL DAM — Dover-Foxcroft voters rejected a proposal to put $9 million toward fixing the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River.

Dover-Foxcroft voters overwhelmingly reject spending $9M to repair historic dam

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents overwhelmingly voted not to invest millions to repair the Mayo Mill Dam. Residents voted down an article that would have authorized the Select Board to borrow up to $9 million plus interest for the retention and repair of the downtown Piscataquis River structure.

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Dover-Foxcroft ATV access plan approved

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposal by the Dover Rovers ATV Club to have more Dover-Foxcroft roads open to ATV traffic to provide access to additional businesses and in turn draw more riders to town as well as creating a new designated ATV park and ride has been approved by the select board.

All roads and trails are now open in Baxter State Park

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff You now have full access to Baxter State Park.

June 10 referendum results

New location and more bakers for Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is Piscataquis County’s largest one-day annual event.

Dexter voters oust 2 school board members in recall

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Dexter residents voted on Tuesday to remove two members of its local school board.

Zimmerman recognized at the state house

AUGUSTA — Sen.

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Donahue wins long jump at Class C championship

OAKLAND — Foxcroft Academy junior Conner Donahue won the long jump at the 2025 Class C outdoor track & field championship on June 10 at Messalonskee High School, helping the Ponies finish in 12th place among 38 schools with a score of 20 points. Donahue leaped a distance of 21 feet, 5.

Foxcroft boys, PCHS girls win regional tennis titles

HAMPDEN — The Foxcroft Academy boys tennis team won the Class B North championship and the Piscataquis Community High School girls tennis team won the Class C North championship on Saturday, June 7 at the Armstrong Tennis Center.

PACC whoopie pie 1K/3K

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Runners can earn their whoopie pies by taking part in the Piscataquis Area Community Center’s 3K and children’s 1K road races on Saturday, June 14 as part of the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Take the dagger out

To the Editor; The beauty of Acadia National Park and Maine’s coastline always moves me.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer Just as April showers bring May flowers, the summer season brings a bumper crop of garage sale signs.

Hunting on the rise in Maine, thanks to Commissioner Camuso

To the Editor; In response to a bad newspaper review, composer Max Reger wrote to the critic: “Sir, I am sitting in the smallest room of my house.

Vote yes on SAD 46 recall

To the Editor; As an SAD 46 employee, I am deeply troubled by the recent actions of some of our school board members.

Response to Reynolds’ column

To the Editor; I usually read and enjoy V.

What Commissioner Camuso is doing is working

To the Editor; V.

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Calendar of events

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

UMaine Extension offers pollinator-friendly gardening course and certification

As the weather warms and gardens come to life, Maine gardeners have the opportunity to support pollinators while enjoying their outdoor spaces.

90th anniversary celebration of Monson Finnish Farmers Club

MONSON — The Monson Finnish Farmers Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Saturday, June 14.

Patel earns Maine State Seal of Biliteracy

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School SEAL OF BILITERACY — Fannie Patel of Dexter has earned Dexter Regional High School’s very first Maine State Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating proficiency in a language other than English.

Free summer meals for kids at SeDoMoCha School

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Children can again eat free meals this summer at the SeDoMoCha School, 63 Harrison Avenue, when school is out.

PCHS honor parts

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2025.