Piscataquis Observer

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Photo courtesy of Elvia Malcolm HOT PURSUIT — A black bear continues chasing a moose calf down a logging road in northern Maine. Todd Malcolm drove his truck toward the bear moments later, causing it to retreat.

Photo courtesy of Elvia Malcolm HOT PURSUIT — A black bear continues chasing a moose calf down a logging road in northern Maine. Todd Malcolm drove his truck toward the bear moments later, causing it to retreat.

A Maine couple spotted a moose. Then a black bear charged out of the woods.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A day of brook trout fishing and sightseeing in northern Maine turned into a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter for Todd and Elvia Malcolm of Lincoln. The couple had stopped along Telos Road in Piscataquis County to watch a cow moose, something they often do while in the area.

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Rail companies investing millions in Maine as cross-border freight traffic grows

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine, which in many ways has been considered the end of the line in the United States, is now benefitting from its unique physical relationship with Canada.

Gordon Contracting selected for $25M Lubec breakwater project

By Edward French, The Quoddy Tides The Maine Department of Transportation has awarded the bid for the Lubec Safe Harbor breakwater project to the lowest of two bidders, Gordon Contracting Inc.

Penquis receives REALTORS Foundation grant for emergency heating repairs

BANGOR — Penquis has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Association of REALTORS® Foundation to fund emergency heating system repairs for income-eligible households across Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties.

Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A hiker was rescued Sunday morning, June 28 after a 20-foot fall on Katahdin.

Northern Light Health recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability

BREWER — In recognition of achievement and innovation in healthcare sustainability, all nine hospitals within the Northern Light Health system and the system itself, have received the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare.

New research outlines strategies to protect Maine’s last mature forests

ORONO — A new report from the Property and Environment Research Center, the University of Maine and Harvard Forest outlines practical strategies to conserve Maine’s remaining late-successional and old-growth forests — some of the rarest and most ecologically valuable forests in the eastern United States.

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Photo courtesy of Lea Pinaud BROOK TROUT — Lea Pinaud caught this brook trout on Moosehead Lake using a Northeast Troller Hammered Copper and Black Spoon.

Photo courtesy of Lea Pinaud BROOK TROUT — Lea Pinaud caught this brook trout on Moosehead Lake using a Northeast Troller Hammered Copper and Black Spoon.

I asked 4 Maine lure makers for their best catches. Here’s what caught them.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The weeks after ice-out are prime time for trout and salmon fishing in Maine. While many anglers rely on live smelts, tandem streamer flies or classic lures like DB Smelts and Mooselook Wobblers, several Maine companies are producing lures that catch plenty of fish of their own.

Everything first-time visitors should know about Baxter State Park and Katahdin

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor There’s a lot to know about visiting Baxter State Park.

Maine still has places that feel genuinely wild. I explored one of them.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor This was simply a scouting mission.

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Rural libraries hurt by FCC decisions

By Caelyn Berube Though they’re often only associated with books, public libraries thrive as technological spaces.

Directive to open federal lands to hunting and fishing

Global burning

To the Editor; You’ve heard the line, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned”.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer At long last, summer is finally here! This summer, America’s semi-quincentennial, or 250th birthday, is a good time to explore a little bit of U.

Fighting the problem of elder abuse

Cousin marriages

By Nancy Battick The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.

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Dirigo Reads to add schools for 2026-27

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program.

Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament expands to two days

GREENVILLE — In response to feedback from golfers and sponsors, this year’s Forrest G.

Students achieve perfect attendance in May at SeDoMoCha

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolIN CLASS EVERY DAY — One student from each grade at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft was recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the month of May as part of a May 29 assembly.

EMDC to administer HOPE and PaS programs

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence has launched a student navigation services partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

Price tag for Greenville community building to be finalized

GREENVILLE — The cost to build the future home of pre-kindergarten and childcare facilities and a community center on the Pritham Avenue school campus will soon be determined.

Thompson Free Library bringing back Read and Feed Program for third year

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library is happy to announce the return of our Read and Feed Program on July 1.