Piscataquis Observer

Ridge View Community School

The Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

The Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

Additional money in Dexter-area school budget will fund nurse assistant

DEXTER — A sum of $30,000 added to the 2026-27 Dexter-area school budget at the May public meeting will fund a nurse assistant for the Ridge View Community School. The SAD 46 budget committee decided this was the best use of the $30,000 adjustment to the approximate $16.

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Sebec Lake Association plans annual meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Sebec Lake Association is holding its annual meeting for members on Saturday, July 11 at Central Hall Commons in Dover-Foxcroft.

Ceremony honors three brothers who served in the Civil War

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On June 20 the Douty Camp #11, SUVCW and Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, DUVCW met at the McAllister Cemetery in West Dover to honor three brothers who served in the Civil War.

He allegedly used an excavator to damage a Cianbro worksite

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Tomhegan Township man allegedly used an excavator to damage a Cianbro worksite in Moscow.

Norway Savings Bank contributes $1,000 to Declaration of Independence statewide tour

As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Maine Historical Society is providing everyone with the opportunity to view one of our nation’s most important documents.

It only takes 2 people to make big decisions in Penobscot County

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff When David Marshall assumes the role of chair of the Penobscot County Commissioners this week, he’ll do so having received just two votes: Commissioner Andre Cushing and himself.

Eighth graders explore college through GEAR UP Maine RISE immersion experiences

More than 200 GEAR UP Maine RISE eighth grade students participated in College Immersion experiences this spring, spending two days and one night on the campuses of Thomas College, the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

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Foxcroft Academy Key Club 5K

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club’s inaugural Key Club 5K at 8 a.m.

Moosehead and Penobscot Region fishing reports

By Fisheries Resource Biologist Steve Seeback The Moosehead Lake Region in Maine offers outstanding and diverse fishing opportunities through mid to late summer.

Warrior Race and Fun Run

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary with a jog, a run, a walk.

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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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Calendar of events

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

Fourth of July events around the region

The towns of Sebec, Dexter, and Greenville will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and leading up to Saturday.

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.

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.