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Observer photo/Shelagh Talbot GOVERNOR’S VISIT -- Gov. Janet Mills enjoys the views of Moosehead Lake from a balcony at the Dockside Inn and Tavern in downtown Greenville on Nov. 14. Mills toured the area and talked about economic development with local business owners.

Observer photo/Shelagh Talbot GOVERNOR’S VISIT -- Gov. Janet Mills enjoys the views of Moosehead Lake from a balcony at the Dockside Inn and Tavern in downtown Greenville on Nov. 14. Mills toured the area and talked about economic development with local business owners.

Gov. Mills visits Greenville area to talk about economic development

November 19, 2019

Gov. Janet Mills arrived in Greenville on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, to view the future home of the Dockside Inn and Tavern on the lakefront downtown, as part of her rural economic development discussions being held statewide. Mills had just come from Monson, where she visited the Monson Arts area, created in part by the Libra Foundation, and spoke with Monson businesses.

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If you’ve enjoyed the tales you’ve found here, you may want a copy of ‘Evergreens’

Back in October, I was pleased to share the stage for my book launch with Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, an outdoors enthusiast I’ve known for more than 35 years, since the high school days when our respective track teams competed against each other.

Land Use Planning Commission announces new executive director

The Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) is pleased to announce confirmation of the appointment of Judy East as incoming executive director. East, a Washington County resident, brings over three decades of rural land use planning and conservation experience to LUPC.

PCES recognizes November Students of the Month

The newest Students of the Month at PCES include fifth-graders Hailey Chambers, Olivia Goodwin and Desirae Maloon; Brady Ball and Molly Goodwin representing grade 6; grade 7 honorees Jordan Brown, Gavin Chase and Gabby Koscielny; and eighth-graders Braylin Bilodeau, Scott Chadbourne, Zachariah Demmer and Beau Talbot.

Outdoors in Maine2 days ago

Venison recipes will help take the chill out of winter

When the winter winds come blowing in and temperatures hover in the single digits, cooking and consuming great food warms the tummy and the soul.

Sports Browse Sports

What’s your favorite venison recipe?

November 20, 2019

We’re getting to the point in deer season when the state’s top question -- “Get your deer yet?” -- is being answered in the affirmative much more often. In fact, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 19,801 deer have been tagged thus far, with nearly two weeks of the regular firearms season remaining.

All-state field hockey honorees

Five players from the area’s three high school field hockey programs have been chosen for the 2019 Maine Field Hockey Association All-State team. The local honorees on the Class C squad are Cheyenne Beem and Avery Herrick of Dexter Regional High School, Foxcroft Academy’s Cassidy Marsh and Ava Rayfield and Sydney Hutchins of Piscataquis Community High School.

MPA finalizes times for state championship football games

Maine’s high school football season comes to a close later this week, and the Maine Principals’ Association has announced the game times for action in all four classes.

This short hike leads to a series of waterfalls in Nahmakanta Public Lands

Traveling along the bank of Musquash Stream in Nahmakanta Public Lands, a scenic hiking trail visits a series of small waterfalls before turning back into the forest and forming a small loop. This 0.9-mile trail is one of the many hikes located on the state-owned property, which encompasses 43,000 acres about halfway between Moosehead and Millinocket.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Column2 hours ago

I’m exhausted by politics. I’ll bet you are too

For years, following politics in the United States has felt -- at least to me -- like trying to take a refreshing sip of water out of a high pressure fire hose. In other words, overwhelming, painful, and ultimately unsatisfying.

Column8 hours ago

Former Democratic Party chair attempts to break the campaign financing mold

Ben Grant, the former chair of the Maine Democratic Party, is running for state representative for House District 41 in Portland. Grant, an attorney and PTO board member among other things, is trying a novel approach to fundraising for his race.

Column2 days ago

The millworkers matter most

This past Wednesday I arrived at Museum L-A for Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers’s “Grateful for Rachel” retirement party. She is a Maine treasure who created a model of historic and cultural preservation that can, and should, be duplicated in communities statewide.

Column5 days ago

Gov. Mills looks forward to hearing thoughts on how to foster economic growth

This week I had a great discussion up at Blair Hill Inn and Restaurant in Greenville with business owners, residents, development leaders and local lawmakers. We focused on ideas and strategies for economic growth in rural Maine, particularly Western Maine.

Living Browse Living

Center Theatre to sponsor free public skate Nov. 29

The Piscataquis County Ice Arena announced that the Center Theatre is sponsoring a free public skating session at the arena from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. Members of the cast of the upcoming production of “Little Women” will be on hand in Victorian costume to skate and help with the evening. Skates will be available for rental from the arena will also have the concessions stand open for snacks

Volunteers sought for The Commons

The Commons at Central Hall currently needs volunteers to participate in programs, events and light custodial work. We are seeking qualified volunteers to work with us on an as needed basis. Volunteer hours can be made available to fit your interests and skills. Brief background check will be needed for all volunteers.

10 ways to upcycle old newspapers

If you are a daily print reader, you may have accumulated a fair number of old newspaper that have been sitting in your house for days (or weeks … or even months).

Applications being accepted for Baxter State Park Visiting Artist Program

Baxter State Park is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Visiting Artist Program. The park invites visual artists, writers, poets and musicians to apply by March 15, 2020.

Moosehead Lake information kiosks installed

he Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation has kicked off Phase 2 of the Wayfinding Initiative. Four information kiosks have been installed to help visitors locate the major outdoor public attractions in the Moosehead Lake region.

Veterans assistance Wednesday at Milo American Legion

Veterans assistance (VA issues and other benefits) will be provided at Milo American Legion Post 41 from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20.