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Observer photo/Valerie Royzman The Peaks House in Dover-Foxcroft.

Observer photo/Valerie Royzman The Peaks House in Dover-Foxcroft.

Piscataquis County whittles away nonprofits’ grant requests

December 6, 2023

Piscataquis County commissioners decided Tuesday to cut $20,000 from the county’s largest funded nonprofit and override some of the budget committee’s decisions regarding two county departments. Among the nonprofits that seek grants from the county each year, the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council typically gets the largest one.

News Browse News

Ceremony to honor Maine State Police Corp. Wing on Dec. 14

MONSON — The Maine State Police will be honoring Corp.

Christmas is for Kids is back with holiday cheer

Penquis and Blueberry Broadcasting have launched their annual Christmas is for Kids program.

Auditor casts doubt on Wolfden mining company’s financial viability

By Kathleen Phalan Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The accounting firm that audited a Canadian company seeking to develop a mineral mine in northern Penobscot County said Wolfden’s consolidated financial statements cast “significant doubt” about its ability to stay in business.

Maine loon population dips for a second year, but biologists are optimistic

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press The population of a beloved Maine bird, the common loon, dipped for the second straight year, but wildlife surveyors said they are heartened by an increased number of the bird’s chicks.

Center Theatre presents school performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.

Maine Savings welcomes Campbell as new SVP of finance and accounting

Maine Savings is thrilled to announce the hire of Erin Campbell as senior vice president of finance and accounting.

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Portalatin finishes seventh at Millinocket Half-Marathon

December 3, 2023

MILLINOCKET — Rico Portalatin, 52 of Milo, finished seventh at the 2023 Millinocket Half-Marathon on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Here’s one of the most challenging things about winter hiking

By Aislinn Sarnacki A friend of mine went hiking on a cold, blustery day in late November, and relayed to me a challenge.

After more than 30 years, regional wrestling championship will return to Fort Kent

By Chris Bouchard, St.

Opinion Browse Opinion

I disagree with John Fetterman’s politics, but appreciate his willingness to speak out

By Matthew Gagnon Last year, a ferocious battle was fought for control of the U.

Give thanks for the forest and the ocean

Renaming birds is ridiculous revisionism

What is covered under Maine’s wanton waste of wildlife law

By Bob Mallard I was recently approached by a fisheries manager in regard to supporting a proposal to put bag limits on non-game fish species.

We owe the victims of the Lewiston shooting responsible action to prevent more gun violence

Beware of Big Sandwich

By Matthew Gagnon Over the years there have been many “big” industries that have gained the contempt of the American people.

Living Browse Living

UMaine Extension offers free virtual nutrition course beginning Jan. 3

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children.

Calendar of events

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

Paint your own pottery

GUILFORD — On Friday, Dec.

Contra dance Friday evening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Swing in the season at the contra dance on Friday, Dec.

North Country Strings Music Studio Christmas concert Sunday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Sunday, Dec.

A bunker-style home for doomsday preppers is for sale in Sangerville

SANGERVILLE — Affectionately known as the “Doomstead,” a 16-acre property in Piscataquis County with a bunker, barn, and greenhouse is looking for its next homesteader.