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Bangor Daily News photo/Susan Bard VIEW FROM ABOVE — Fall foliage near Katahdin on Oct. 1 with the Telos Road bridge, West Branch of the Penobscot River and Cribworks visible below.

Bangor Daily News photo/Susan Bard VIEW FROM ABOVE — Fall foliage near Katahdin on Oct. 1 with the Telos Road bridge, West Branch of the Penobscot River and Cribworks visible below.

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

October 9, 2026

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor This past summer, I found myself thinking about how cool it would be to see Katahdin from the air. I’ve hiked the mountain.

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Rock Hearts will return to the Center Theatre

National report underscores how UMaine Cooperative Extension is tackling the state’s workforce challenges

Maine faces an urgent challenge: growing its skilled workforce by tens of thousands of people over the next several years.

Hathaway, Macomber named 2026 Myrick Award recipients

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Donna Hathaway and the late James “Jim” Macomber, both of Dover-Foxcroft as the recipients of the 2026 Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award.

September bull moose season success up from last year

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine’s September bull moose season ended with a 71% success rate, with hunters filling 818 of the 1,150 permits, a significant increase from last year’s 57% success rate.

RSU 68 keeps budget tight as enrollment drops

MONSON — Last June voters in the Dover-Foxcroft area school district approved a 2026-27 budget totaling nearly $15.

Class of 2026 enshrined in PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame

GUILFORD — The sports history of Piscataquis Community High School continues to be recognized with the induction of several athletes, a championship winning coach, longtime contributor and regional title team as the eighth class in the PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PCHS VS. PENQUIS — Pirate junior Lilly Boutilier gets a ball under control before Penquis freshman Rylee McMahon can get to her. PCHS won the Oct. 3 game 2-1 as the two teams split the regular season matchups.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PCHS VS. PENQUIS — Pirate junior Lilly Boutilier gets a ball under control before Penquis freshman Rylee McMahon can get to her. PCHS won the Oct. 3 game 2-1 as the two teams split the regular season matchups.

PCHS girls edge Penquis 2-1 for Homecoming win

October 5, 2026

GUILFORD — After falling in each of the team’s first five games of the season, the Piscataquis Community High School 8-person girls soccer team has won two of four to get into position for a spot in the North postseason. The latest win is a 2-1 victory against Penquis Valley High School under the lights on Oct.

Greenville man shot a 196-pound deer on opening day of Maine archery hunt

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Greenville resident Jim Plourde had never seen the 196-pound deer that walked into his shooting lane on opening morning of Maine’s regular archery season.

PCHS boys remain perfect with Homecoming victory over Ashland

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis Community High School 8-person boys soccer team kept its perfect record intact with a 10-3 victory vs.

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Older voters make the difference in Maine

By Carl Bucciantini, AARP Maine volunteer congressional liaison Maine’s population is the oldest in the nation and Mainers age 50 and above turn out to vote in greater numbers than any other age range.

Our ancestors’ political views

By Nancy Battick Election Day approaches.

I’m one of the few old men who still deer hunt. I asked a psychologist why.

Vote to change our course

To the Editor; Since taking office, President Donald Trump has had all three branches of government on his side, so he could have gotten anything he wanted done.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Other states are banning deer urine lures. Is Maine next?

By Al Raychard Deer hunters like an edge, an advantage that increases the chances of success, if only slightly.

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District American Legion meeting Oct. 17

MILO — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold a regular meeting on Saturday, Oct.

Center Theatre to screen Dolly Parton’s classic ‘9 to 5’

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a special screening of Dolly Parton’s classic comedy film “9 to 5” at 7 p.

Calendar of events

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

Three Rivers Kiwanis Annual Cruise-In Sunday

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis Annual Cruise-In has been moved back, on account of weather, to Sunday, Oct.

Dexter Regional High School September Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the September Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Center Theatre to host Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selects Tour

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced that it will host the Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selects Tour at 7 p.