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Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik Piscataquis Community Secondary School of Guilford.

Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik Piscataquis Community Secondary School of Guilford.

SAD 4 and 46 regional high school application nears completion

October 18, 2026

GUILFORD — An application between SAD 4 and the Dexter-based SAD 46 for a regional high school is nearly ready to be submitted by the upcoming deadline. The two districts are working together to seek state funding for a comprehensive high school that will combine traditional academics, career and technical education and access to college courses.

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Friends of Community Fitness raises over $42,000 at 6th Annual Cycl-a-thon

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness is celebrating the success of its 6th Annual Cycl-a-thon, held Saturday, Oct.

Menopause expertise at Northern Light Mayo Hospital

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to announce that Kristen Wagner, DO has recently earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, increasing access to specialized care in the Dover-Foxcroft area.

Collins attends Brownville Fire Rescue Association appreciation luncheon

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Piscataquis Observer places second in General Excellence at annual newspaper contest

The Piscataquis Observer finished in second place in the General Excellence – Print category for the Weekly 1 division — for publications with less than a 2,000 print circulation — from the Maine Press Association in the 2026 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced Oct.

Sangerville seeks $500,000 grant to restore town hall

SANGERVILLE — Town officials will submit an application for a $500,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for rehabilitating the Sangerville Town Hall early next week.

Milo should move into new public safety building next month

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearing an end and the town should be moved in by the middle to end of next month.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom A STORM’S COMING — Foxcroft Academy sophomore Storm Bjornson-Burgess runs behind a wall of blockers early in the fourth quarter on Oct. 15 against Hampden Academy. The Ponies won 66-6 to improve to 6-1 with the team’s sixth consecutive victory.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom A STORM’S COMING — Foxcroft Academy sophomore Storm Bjornson-Burgess runs behind a wall of blockers early in the fourth quarter on Oct. 15 against Hampden Academy. The Ponies won 66-6 to improve to 6-1 with the team’s sixth consecutive victory.

Foxcroft wins big vs. Hampden on Senior Night

October 19, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy had a dominating performance in a 66-6 victory against Hampden Academy during the final regular season home game for the 19 members of the Class of 2027 between the football and cheer teams (a 10/9 split) on Oct. 15.

Dexter, Foxcroft X-C run at PVC championships

OLD TOWN — The Dexter Regional High School and Foxcroft Academy cross country teams took part in the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference championships on Oct.

SAD 4 athletic director stepping down at end of fall season

GUILFORD — SAD 4 Athletic Director Tom Panciera will step down from the position as of Nov.

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The first graduating class of the Alfond Grant

Campaigning on affordability

Live streaming an execution is barbaric

To the Editor; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that he wants to live stream an execution by firing squad.

Credit unions make sure Mainers help Mainers

By Sierra Robichaud Thursday, Oct.

Is Maine’s moose permit lottery truly fair?

Piscataquis Democrats hold Fall Fundraiser

MILO — Piscataquis Democrats gathered for their Fall Fundraiser on Oct.

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SAD 4 athletic director stepping down at end of fall season

GUILFORD — SAD 4 Athletic Director Tom Panciera will step down from the position as of Nov.

Piscataquis Democrats contribute to Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Helping Hands With Heart

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Along with helping the local Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Piscataquis County Democrats are supporting Helping Hands With Heart which aids families struggling with supplying the basic necessities of life.

Pullen joins Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth team

Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome Maddie Pullen, FNP to its practitioner team at Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth.

‘Stranger photo sessions’ are bringing singles looking for love to Maine

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has long been a magnet for its romantic edge — fiancees, newlyweds and elopers come to enjoy the state’s dramatic coastlines, charming fishing villages and serene pine forests — but a new service being offered in the state is also luring a new demographic: singles.

Parkman Grange news

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is again helping Santa this Christmas with the SAD 4 Santa Project.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis, RSU 68 launch Christmas Giving Program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft, in partnership with the staff of RSU 68, is pleased to announce the annual Christmas Giving Program, a community effort dedicated to providing gifts, warm clothing and holiday cheer to children and families in need throughout the Dover-Foxcroft area.