Piscataquis Observer

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Photo courtesy of Erin Towns Photography RESEARCH IN ICELAND — Students of Society for Science 2026–27 Advocate Alyson Saunders of Dexter Regional High School, receive instruction on how to make observations using their senses to enrich Pasco sensor data collection in a glacially influenced coastal environment — Diamond Beach, Iceland.

Photo courtesy of Erin Towns Photography RESEARCH IN ICELAND — Students of Society for Science 2026–27 Advocate Alyson Saunders of Dexter Regional High School, receive instruction on how to make observations using their senses to enrich Pasco sensor data collection in a glacially influenced coastal environment — Diamond Beach, Iceland.

Dexter educator selected for STEM advocate program

August 31, 2026

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School science teacher Alyson Saunders is one of 100 educators from across the country chosen for the Society for Science 2026-27 Advocate Program to help advance STEM research programs. Through professional development, stipends and year-round support, the Advocate Program empowers teachers to help students pursue original research opportunities and participate in science competitions.

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Center Theatre to host free estate planning workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with Brann and Isaacson, is excited to announce a free estate planning workshop at 2 p.

Maine libraries launch Library Passport Contest

By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning.

Chamber seeks nominations for 2026 Business of the Year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of the Year Award, an annual recognition honoring a Chamber member that demonstrates business excellence and a strong commitment to its community.

Commissioners approve $69K culvert repairs on Big Moose Mountain road

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Needed culvert work will be done on the Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

MDOT to perform ADA improvements in Greenville

GREENVILLE — Starting Sept.

Red Cross and Hello Kitty and Friends join forces to help save lives

BANGOR — The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood.

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Moosehead Lake Region fishing report

September 2, 2026

By Fisheries Resource Biologist Elijah Creedon With the start of September and cooler nights settling in, fall fishing opportunities are beginning to pick up. The Roach River, Moose River, West Branch Penobscot River, Caucomgomoc Stream and the East Outlet of the Kennebec River are all excellent destinations for anglers targeting landlocked salmon and brook trout.

After 40 years of outfitting river trips, a mainstay of the Allagash is retiring

By Ari Snider, Maine Public Just about anyone who’s spent time on northern Maine’s Allagash River has heard of Norm.

Fire tower offers perfect 360-degree views of Katahdin region

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A 2.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Hannah Pingree understands Maine

To the Editor; In May of 2025, Hannah Pingree met with a group of affordable housing leaders in Portland.

The recipe for a deadly ATV crash in Maine

School is back in session. So is the importance of flu testing.

By Virginia Templet Maine’s students are back in school.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer Whether we like it or not, the fall political season is upon us.

Maine’s Annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign

Dealing with unorganized township records

By Nancy Battick I recently had a query regarding unorganized township records.

Living BrowseLiving

Calendar of events

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

Extension 4-H hosts youth fashion show and art sale

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative’s second annual Railyard Runway and Kids Only Art Show and Sale from 2 to 4 p.

Shahin earns car seat safety designation for adaptive transportation

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Child passenger safety technician Maged Shahin, an EMT at Northern Light Mayo Hospital and a medical assistant at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, recently completed Safe Travel for All Children training, gaining specialized knowledge in the use of adaptive transportation.

Expect a great September with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Great expectations may be the title of a Dickens’ classic, but when it comes to psychology, having high expectations can lead to disappointment.

Maine’s fall foliage season set to begin with weekly reports, new event feature

AUGUSTA — One of Maine’s most anticipated seasons is just around the corner, bringing brilliant color, harvest traditions and countless reasons to explore the state.

Rudman Winchell announces merger with Gross, Minsky & Mogul

BANGOR – Rudman Winchell and Gross, Minsky & Mogul, two longstanding Bangor law firms with deep roots in the region, have announced that the attorneys and staff of Gross, Minsky & Mogul, P.