Piscataquis Observer

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom

County commissioners agreeable to support PRYMCA building reopening

October 15, 2024

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Earlier this month the board of directors announced that operations at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA at 48 Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft would be closing no later than Friday, Nov. 1.

News BrowseNews

Walgreens to close 1,200 US stores

By Tom Murphy, The Associated Press Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.

$1.4M TCTC equipment bond question will be on Nov. 5 ballot

DEXTER — When residents of the SAD 46 communities of Dexter, Exeter, Garland, and Ripley head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.

Milo residents to vote on charter revisions

MILO — On the Tuesday, Nov.

Friends of Community Fitness Cycl-a-thon returns Saturday

GUILFORD — On Saturday, Oct.

3 things we learned in debates between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

A guide to the 5 referendums on the Maine ballot this year

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voters are settling five referendums that are on the ballot for the Nov.

Sports BrowseSports

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THAT GUY, SWARM, SWARM — Ellsworth junior Ripley Strout is brought down by Dexter seniors Tyler Gould (5), Jason Bowden (34), and Issiah Amaezeen (81) during a game on the afternoon of Oct. 12 in Dexter with Ellsworth junior Riley Gray and Tiger senior Trevor Picariello running in. The visiting Eagles won 50-8.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THAT GUY, SWARM, SWARM — Ellsworth junior Ripley Strout is brought down by Dexter seniors Tyler Gould (5), Jason Bowden (34), and Issiah Amaezeen (81) during a game on the afternoon of Oct. 12 in Dexter with Ellsworth junior Riley Gray and Tiger senior Trevor Picariello running in. The visiting Eagles won 50-8.

Big first quarter helps Ellsworth win at Dexter

October 14, 2024

DEXTER — Three touchdowns and 213 rushing yards in just five carries during the first quarter by Ellsworth High School junior Ripley Strout helped the visiting Eagles jump out to a 22-0 lead at Dexter Regional High School during an 8-Man Small School North contest on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 12.

Foxcroft thwarts Nokomis comeback bid to improve to 6-0

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In a game in which both teams turned the ball over four times, Foxcroft Academy overcame these miscues to defeat Nokomis Regional High School of Newport 20-14 in an interclass matchup on Friday, Oct.

Dexter’s McClintock-Hatch wins cross country race

ORONO — Four Dexter Regional High School cross country runners took part in junior varsity races at Orono High School’s 2024 Red Riot Challenge on Saturday, Oct.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Don’t miss this Maine hidden gem on your leaf-peeping adventures

Trail cams should not be allowed in Maine hunting

To the Editor; V.

Dr. Evans would help provide health education and prevention programs in schools

To the Editor; Dr.

Projected budget shortfall is a sign of Maine’s fiscal mismanagemen

By Matthew Gagnon Sometimes, it’s no fun being right.

Quill Hill might have the best view in Maine

Translators can help

By Nancy Battick If you’re searching in a foreign-language newspaper or other documents and don’t know the language, then you have a couple of choices.

Living BrowseLiving

Dexter Regional High School crowns 2024 Royal Court

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Oct.

Austin Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award to be presented to Tilberg at Blaine House

Tilberg will be honored for her commitment and contributions to exceptional sustainable forest management in Maine.

UMaine Extension virtual Business Planning for Producers starts in November

Registration is open for University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s virtual Business Planning for Producers course.

Free theater workshops for high school students

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre is excited to announce a new opportunity for high school students interested in theater: a five-session workshop series focused on creating original scenes and monologues.

RSU 68 moving forward with HVAC and elevator grant application

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following a pair of straw polls by the school board, RSU 68 Superintendent Stacy Shorey was given the go ahead to pursue a grant application for an HVAC system upgrade at the SeDoMoCha School and elevator installation at the superintendent’s office building at 572 Bangor Road.

Guilford United Methodist Church Family Fun Night on Wednesday

GUILFORD — Guilford United Methodist Church invites all to an intergenerational Family Fun Night from 5-6:30 p.