Piscataquis Observer

Photo courtesy of Valley Grange MATCHING UP SOCKS – Valley Grange Master Jim Annis starts the sorting of children’s socks to be delivered to five area elementary schools.

Photo courtesy of Valley Grange MATCHING UP SOCKS – Valley Grange Master Jim Annis starts the sorting of children’s socks to be delivered to five area elementary schools.

Valley Grange socks it to local schools

January 16, 2022

GUILFORD – Valley Grange members and friends are delivering bags of children’s’ socks to local schools (Piscataquis Community, SeDoMoCha, Brownville, Ridge View, and Harmony elementary schools) for distribution to kids who need them during what is undoubtedly some of the most bitterly cold weather so far this year. Windchill factors are taking local temperatures to as much as 40 below zero.

News Browse News

Check out this 16-point buck visiting a home in Parkman

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Joe Gallant has a bit of a dilemma.

Teens to Trails hosts record-breaking hiker for virtual event

Teens to Trails is proud to present its first youth-led Zoom event of the new year.

People are flocking to Maine to hunt and fish during the pandemic

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff While the final numbers have yet to be calculated, it appears the COVID-19 pandemic continues spurring people to pursue outdoor activities in Maine.

Maine State Police is rolling back its coverage in rural Penobscot County

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine State Police is working to pull back its patrol responsibilities in Penobscot County as part of a yearslong effort to reduce its presence in rural parts of the state.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY – Another week, another potential snow storm.

Skowhegan Savings employees grant local charities $30K

SKOWHEGAN – On Giving Tuesday, Skowhegan Savings announced a commitment to give away 20 $1,000 grants to local charities as part of their “Season of Giving” program.

Sports Browse Sports

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom KNAPP TIME – Foxcroft Academy junior Abby Knapp puts a shot up over Caribou senior Mia Theriault, with Pony junior Destiny Weymouth getting in position for a rebound, during the second quarter of a Jan. 15 contest. Caribou won 35-24. Knapp and classmate Annie Raynes led Foxcroft with seven points apiece.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom KNAPP TIME – Foxcroft Academy junior Abby Knapp puts a shot up over Caribou senior Mia Theriault, with Pony junior Destiny Weymouth getting in position for a rebound, during the second quarter of a Jan. 15 contest. Caribou won 35-24. Knapp and classmate Annie Raynes led Foxcroft with seven points apiece.

Foxcroft girls fall at home to Caribou

January 17, 2022

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT – Both Foxcroft Academy and Caribou High School girls teams ended up with respective season-low points for totals during a late afternoon Big East Conference/Class B North contest on Jan. 15.

Reed wins pair of jumping events

ORONO – Foxcroft Academy senior Jacob Reed finished in/tied for first place in a pair of jumping events during a fifth weekend Penobscot Valley Conference/Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet on Jan.

2021 was one of the worst years for Maine moose hunters

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite the availability of more permits, overall hunter success was down slightly during the traditional portion of the 2021 Maine moose hunt.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Are you ready to go ice fishing?

By Bill Graves While minimal snow cover is a detriment to skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, at least some days and most nights offer frigid ice-forming temperatures so local lakes and ponds are freezing to support ice fishing.

Matthew Gagnon went too far in recent column

To the Editor; I don’t expect to agree with Matthew Gagnon’s columns often, if ever, but I do value the multiple perspectives presented in the Bangor Daily News/Piscataquis Observer opinion pages.

No surprise that Maine state parks set another attendance record

By BDN Editorial Board If you weren’t one of the more than 3.

Hey, birders! Our feathered friends aren’t as eager to get a close look at you.

By Bob Duchesne Just so you know, the now-legendary Steller’s sea eagle has spent much of the week around Boothbay, glimpsed by a few people, missed by most.

Seek peace and harmony, not ammo

To the Editor; I recently had the misfortune of viewing the much-seen photograph of Kentucky Rep.

Matt Gagnon and Michael Cianchette missed an opportunity

To the Editor; On Jan.

Living Browse Living

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society presentation Jan. 26

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society, in conjunction with “Maine Speaks” and the Center Theatre, invites folks to an event featuring author Jo Radner.

The Essentials of College Planning Jan. 27, Feb. 10

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.

Warren earns Transportation Risk & Insurance Professional designation

HAMPDEN – Lisa Warren has earned the designation of Transportation Risk & Insurance Professional from the International Risk Management Institute.

SAD 41 instructing under revised standard operating procedure

District will be in remote learning through Monday, Jan, 24 MILO — SAD 41 is among the Maine school districts following the latest standard operating procedure from the Maine Department of Education.

Dexter organization asks for ARPA aid to get resource center off the ground

DEXTER — Dexter town councilors will consider dedicating a portion of the town’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to a local organization that began restoring a building along Main Street to serve as a food pantry and resource center.

PCES pandemic memory book honored

GUILFORD — Last year students at Piscataquis Community Elementary School captured their thoughts and feelings from the coronavirus pandemic in firsthand accounts, poetry, stories and art.