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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR -- Gordon Contracting of Sangerville was honored as the 2018 Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year during the organization’s annual meeting on Oct. 18 at The Commons at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft. From left are Gordon Contracting Owner/President Brian Howard, his wife Samantha Howard, Chamber President Chris McGary, and Executive Director Denise Buzzelli.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR -- Gordon Contracting of Sangerville was honored as the 2018 Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year during the organization’s annual meeting on Oct. 18 at The Commons at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft. From left are Gordon Contracting Owner/President Brian Howard, his wife Samantha Howard, Chamber President Chris McGary, and Executive Director Denise Buzzelli.

Gordon Contracting honored as Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

October 19, 2018

In recognition of its many projects big and small across the region, the state, and beyond and numerous ways of giving back to the community, Gordon Contracting of Sangerville was selected as the 2018 Piscaaquis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. The honor was formally bestowed to Owner/President Brian Howard, his wife Samantha Howard (who handles human resources for the company), and Gordon Contracting employees during the Chamber’s annual meeting on Oct. 18 at The Commons Event Center at The Commons at Central Hall.

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Canadian pleads not guilty to illegally entering US to hunt moose

A Canadian citizen arrested near the St. Zacharie Port of Entry earlier this week and charged with entering the United States and hunting moose illegally has pleaded not guilty, officials said Friday.

Maine Conservation Voters endorse Rep. Higgins

A strong record of voting for the environment has earned Rep. Norm Higgins, I-Dover-Foxcroft the support of Maine Conservation Voters.

Outdoors in Maine3 days ago

In praise of old, diehard hunters

Sooner or later in our lives, most of us contemplate our own mortality.

Greenville seeks new town manager

GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville is looking for a new town manager after the two-year contract with Jesse Crandall was not renewed.

Sports Browse Sports

75 percent of moose hunters fill tags during first two sessions of 2018 season

October 20, 2018

With two sessions of moose hunted completed, hunters have been enjoying above-average success thus far, with 1,508 of 2005 permit holders -- 75.4 percent -- filling their tags according to preliminary data.

Five locals run in MDI Half-Marathon

Five area residents took part in the 2018 MDI Half-Marathon on Oct. 14 on Mount Desert Island. Rico Portalatin, 47 of Milo, finished sixth out of a field of 633 entrants. Portalatin covered the 13.1 miles in 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 52 seconds.

FA’s Curtis golfs at state championship

Foxcroft Academy junior Ethan Curtis joined some of the the state’s top golfers at the 2018 Class B championship Oct. 13 at Natanis Golf Course.

Foxcroft shuts out Washington Academy 41-0 on Senior Night

Three drives in the first quarter that each required just a single play helped Foxcroft Academy build a 20-0 lead against Washington Academy of East Machias during the Ponies’ Senior Night on Oct. 12. Foxcroft is set to play at Oakes Field again this season, most likely after a bye in the opening round of the Class D North playoffs, as the team earned a 41-0 victory to improve to 7-0 on the season with the Ponies’ first shutout of 2018.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Column1 day ago

Weathered rafts and the value of freedom

At first, I wasn’t sure what I was seeing. I almost dismissed it as old construction equipment left outdoors, at the side of the walkway leading to the Administration Building at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, just south of Daytona Beach, FL.

Letter3 days ago

Three candidates have vision, compassion, conviction, and common sense

As I travel around my community I see many candidates’ signs championing “Common Sense” and “Independent Voice.” These are important attributes for all of us, but they are not sufficient skills for this time of great need in our region and in our beloved state of Maine. Senate District 4 and House Districts 119 and 120 hover on the edge of a promising future, one that that embraces clean, renewable energy, healthcare access for all, vibrant downtowns, and schools that challenge and support all of our children.

Column3 days ago

It is the most important election of our lives. Or is it?

"We’re nearly one month away from the most important election of our lifetime." So said Democratic candidate for governor Janet Mills, via email, on Oct. 1.

Column3 days ago

Race for governor is between Mills and Moody

A bit by happenstance, I had the chance recently to spend about 15 minutes chatting with each of the four candidates for governor. I like them all and enjoyed the conversations. But that doesn’t change the fact that I think Attorney General Janet Mills is the best option.

Living Browse Living

Pumpkin Jam Battle of the Bands Friday evening at Center Theatre

On Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. the Center Theatre will be hosting its second annual Pumpkin Jam Battle of the Bands Fall Fundraiser. The event brings three favorite local bands together to compete for a cash prize and bragging right for the year. This year, Troy Youngblood and Deb Maynard's Little Big Band will be trying to knock last year's winners the Doughty Hill Band off their pedestal.

American Legion Post 41 of Milo news

Many times we are asked “what does the American Legion do?,” “why should I belong?,” and “what’s in it for me?” These questions hang out there because we do a poor job to telling our story. To answer the first question, the American Legion is the largest veterans service organization in the United States standing on four pillars of service -- veterans affairs & rehabilitation, national security, Americanism, and children & youth.

Dexter Regional High School crowns Homecoming Court

Dexter Regional High School recently held its Homecoming Week, and at the annual Homecoming Dance on Oct. 6 the following students were crowned as the Homecoming Court.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates to D-F Historical Society

The employees of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society. The organization was chosen as a recipient of the credit union’s Caring for Community fundraiser, as employees from all branches pay $3 each to dress casual twice a month.

Calendar of events

Upcoming events around the region.

Office of U.S. Sen. Collins will be in D-F Oct. 26 to meet constituents

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced that staff from her Bangor Constituent Service Center will hold office hours in Dover-Foxcroft from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building, 48 Morton Avenue, Suite A.