Piscataquis Observer

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School APPLE CRUNCH DAY — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School students joined schools and communities across the state for Maine’s inaugural Apple Crunch Day on Oct. 15. At noon participants bit into a crisp, locally grown apple together for a statewide crunch. This fun, educational event highlights the importance of fresh, local foods in school cafeterias.

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School APPLE CRUNCH DAY — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School students joined schools and communities across the state for Maine’s inaugural Apple Crunch Day on Oct. 15. At noon participants bit into a crisp, locally grown apple together for a statewide crunch. This fun, educational event highlights the importance of fresh, local foods in school cafeterias.

SeDoMoCha students take a bit for Apple Crunch Day

October 16, 2025

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolAPPLE CRUNCH DAY — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School students joined schools and communities across the state for Maine’s inaugural Apple Crunch Day on Oct. 15.

News BrowseNews

Health insurers in Maine cut back Medicare program as costs loom

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff At least four companies that provide Medicare Advantage plans to older Mainers are cutting the options they offer in the state amid regional rollbacks and federal reductions to Medicare.

Dexter Regional High School September Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the September Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Piscataquis Area Community Center seeking funding for employees/retention

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board formally approved a letter of intent for the Piscataquis Area Community Center to help the organization seek a Community Business Development Grant with the state’s Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program.

Brownville school board member steps down

MILO — The resignation of one of Brownville’s representatives to the SAD 41 Board of Directors was accepted during a school board meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Oct.

Davis named Maine County Commissioner of October

Paul Davis of Sangerville was selected Maine County Commissioner of October in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter.

New president takes helm of Northern Light Health

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health is now under new leadership.

Sports BrowseSports

SeDoMoCha X-C concludes season at Inland championships

October 16, 2025

LINCOLN — The SeDoMoCha Middle School cross county team concluded the season at the Inland championships on Oct. 15 at Mattanawcook Academy.

Dexter golf finishes fourth at Class C championship

VASSALBORO — The Dexter Regional High School golf team finished in fourth place at the 2025 Class C championship on Saturday, Oct.

Pony cross country runs at Pendale Invitational

HERMON — The Foxcroft Academy cross country team ran at the Pendale Invitational at Hermon High School on Saturday, Oct.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

DHHS must protect transportation options for Maine’s seniors and disabled

By Joe Baldacci Of vital importance to protecting the health, dignity, and mobility of Maine people is the transportation infrastructure that makes this possible.

Are Maine deer camps ready for women?

Maine’s lost wildlife: species that vanished or nearly disappeared

By Bob Duchesne Maine looks different today than it did before Europeans arrived.

Question 1 goes way too far

To the Editor; My dad is 90 years old.

What’s the most lethal spot to shoot a moose?

Legislature must act on prosecutor shortage

By Chelsea Lynds, Penobscot, Piscataquis County deputy district attorney During the last five years, court backlogs have pressured Maine prosecutors to shortcut their obligation to enhance public safety.

Living BrowseLiving

From pumpkins to pacifiers: a Halloween gathering just for babies and families

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fall is a season of growth and fun — for moms and their littles ones! Moms and their little ghouls and goblins are invited to join Public Health Nursing and Northern Light Mayo Hospital on Wednesday, Oct.

Calendar of events

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

Central Hall Commons to host volunteer fair

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Central Hall Commons, the Piscataquis Regional Food Center, the Center Theatre and other community organizations are hosting a community volunteer fair from 1-4 p.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis, RSU 68 launch annual Christmas program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the RSU 68 staff are now in the active phase of our annual Christmas giving program.

Darlin’ Corey headlines free concert at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce a free concert featuring the band Darlin’ Corey at 3 p.

Maine landscapes with Indigenous names you should know

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor I was recently corrected when referring to Katahdin.