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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 100 CAREER GOALS — PCHS senior Chase Lander holds the game ball he used to record his 100th career goal during the first half against Greenville on Sept. 16. Lander is pictured with his parents Kristen and Dustin Lander. He would score six more times in a 14-0 victory to end the night at 106 career goals and counting.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 100 CAREER GOALS — PCHS senior Chase Lander holds the game ball he used to record his 100th career goal during the first half against Greenville on Sept. 16. Lander is pictured with his parents Kristen and Dustin Lander. He would score six more times in a 14-0 victory to end the night at 106 career goals and counting.

PCHS senior reaches 100-goal milestone

September 17, 2026

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School senior Chase Lander joined some rare company in Maine high school sports history with his 100th career goal in a 14-0 victory vs. Greenville High School under the lights Wednesday, Sept.

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Penobscot County projected to have $1M in excess cash by end of year

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — After years of overspending, Penobscot County is projected to end 2026 with more than $1 million cash on hand.

Mayo Mill Dam removal planned for 2028

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft is anticipated to start in the spring of 2028.

Dover-Foxcroft seeks temporary data center ban

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft wants to ban data centers temporarily for 180 days while the Maine Data Center Advisory Council works to regulate future projects.

Milo Public Safety Building nearing completion

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearly 90% complete.

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A third man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 Bangor murder.

Maine Civil Air Patrol cadets mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at International Seaplane Fly-In

GREENVILLE — Remembering.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THREE OF 12 GOALS — Foxcroft Academy senior Jenna Hartford gets by Hermon’s Leah Walker with Pony freshman Kaydiense Nelson trailing during a Sept. 12 game at the Jim Robinson Field House. Hartford had a trick trick as the Ponies won the 2026 home opener 12-0.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THREE OF 12 GOALS — Foxcroft Academy senior Jenna Hartford gets by Hermon’s Leah Walker with Pony freshman Kaydiense Nelson trailing during a Sept. 12 game at the Jim Robinson Field House. Hartford had a trick trick as the Ponies won the 2026 home opener 12-0.

Foxcroft scores 12 goals vs. Hermon

September 14, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy found the Hermon High School goal 12 times in the team’s 2026 home opener on Saturday morning, Sept. 12 at the Jim Robinson Field House.

Ponies win home opener vs. Oceanside

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Four trips to the endzone would be more than enough for Foxcroft Academy to defeat Oceanside High School of Rockland 28-12 in the Ponies’ 2026 home opener in a Class C matchup on Sept.

Dexter’s McClintock-Hatch finishes third at Bucksport Invitational

BUCKSPORT — Dexter Regional High School junior Ella McClintock-Hatch came in third at the Bucksport Invitational on Sept.

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Social Security reform needs open debate, not a fast track

By Andre Chasse As the volunteer state president for AARP Maine, I spend a great deal of time talking with older Mainers about the issues that matter most to them.

SAM banquet draws big turnout of sportsmen

Mainers depend on the promise of Social Security. I intend to keep it.

By Troy Jackson By now, I’m sure you’ve heard my story.

This remote Maine trail follows the route of a boy who survived 9 days lost in the wilderness

By Carey Kish During the fourth and fifth days of his extraordinary ordeal in July 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler followed the old Wassataquoik Tote Road, the same route that runs through this remote corner of Baxter State Park.

With tick-borne illnesses surging, we must strengthen research, prevention and education

Where were you when the world stopped turning? I was stranded in the Labrador wilderness.

By Al Raychard Twenty-five years later, where I was and how I first heard the news is as fresh as if it happened yesterday.

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Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Work continues on Sangerville Town Hall grant possibilities

SANGERVILLE — The town hall committee and Sangerville Historical Society have been meeting regularly to explore funding opportunities for rehabilitating the building.

Blacksmith demo Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will host a blacksmith demonstration from 10 a.

Final preparations underway for third annual Walk for Hope

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will welcome friends, families, cancer survivors and caregivers on Saturday, Sept.

Why 4 Maine rivers flow north instead of toward the ocean

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Most Maine rivers eventually carry water toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Valley Grange prepares for annual Dictionary Days

Valley Grange of Guilford members and friends will soon return to school to celebrate Dictionary Days at five local elementary schools.