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Photo courtesy of Thomas College THOMAS CUP WINNERS -- Piscataquis Community High School students won a STEAM competition on Dec. 7 at Thomas College in Waterville to win the Thomas Cup.From left is Faith Ohlson, Tyler Libby, Joshua Oldham and Sam Maines and Thomas College student mentor Meagan Cousins.

Photo courtesy of Thomas College THOMAS CUP WINNERS -- Piscataquis Community High School students won a STEAM competition on Dec. 7 at Thomas College in Waterville to win the Thomas Cup.From left is Faith Ohlson, Tyler Libby, Joshua Oldham and Sam Maines and Thomas College student mentor Meagan Cousins.

PCHS group wins Thomas Cup

December 9, 2019

Piscataquis Community High School students Faith Ohlson, Sam Maines, Caleb Bailey and Tyler Libby, mentored by Thomas College student Megan Cousins, won the 2-foot trophy on Saturday. This is the first time students from PCHS have won this competition.

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County commissioners sign county and Unorganized Territory budgets

A $4.8 million-plus Piscataquis County budget for 2020, along with a $1,804,670 Unorganized Territory budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, were both formally approved and signed by the county commissioners during a Dec. 10 meeting.

Pelletier nominated to United State Air Force Academy

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine and Angus King, I-Maine announced their nominees to the United States military academies. Among the nominees is Greenville High School senior Halle Pelletier to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine ride for good causes

The 2019 riding season has come to a close for the Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine. As usual, members have had a very busy year. Each winter, they plan their rides for the spring, summer and fall. Along with many fun rides, they also plan several rides to benefit local charities and individual people in the county.

Greenville Fire Department earns SHAPE Award from Maine Department of Labor

The Greenville Fire Department will be recognized for receiving the Maine Department of Labor’s Safety and Health Award for Public Employers (SHAPE) at a selectmen’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The award will be presented to Chief Matthew St. Laurent at the town office, 7 Mindon St.

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom TOSS LEFT — Dexter senior Cameron Paige takes the toss from senior signal-caller Logan Perkins during the team’s semifinal game last month. Paige was the Tiger nominee for LTC Player of the Year honors and he was named to the Second Team Offense at fullback. Perkins is a First Team quarterback and Second Team linebacker.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom TOSS LEFT — Dexter senior Cameron Paige takes the toss from senior signal-caller Logan Perkins during the team’s semifinal game last month. Paige was the Tiger nominee for LTC Player of the Year honors and he was named to the Second Team Offense at fullback. Perkins is a First Team quarterback and Second Team linebacker.

Little Ten Conference honors

December 10, 2019

Dexter Regional High School and Foxcroft Academy were both well represented on the 2019 all-conference team for the Little Ten Conference (Class D North).

Ryan T. Detour Memorial Tournament wrestling results

1. Mattanawcook A 181, 2. Bucksport A 145, 3. PCHS A 121, 4. Dexter A 120, 5. Caribou A 102, 6. Dirigo A 82, 7. Madison A 62, 8. Fort Kent A 53, 9. Washington Academy A 42, 10. Old Town 39, 11. Penobscot Valley 32, 12. Calais A 20, 13. Dirigo B 20, 14. Washington Acad. B 13, 15. Bucksport B 8, 16. Madison B 7, 17. PCHS B 7, 18. Washington Acad. C 3, 19, Mattanawcook. C 3, 20. Fort Kent B 3, and 21 Woodland 3.

Outdoors in Maine2 days ago

Ice: Is it safe?

Each year about this time, the Maine Warden Service urges us to use extreme caution before venturing out onto any ice that may be covering Maine’s waterways.

Hermon girls cruise past Foxcroft in basketball season opener

The Hermon High School girls basketball team showed Friday night, Dec. 6 why it should be among the contenders for the Class B North championship this season. Although they were facing a youthful Foxcroft Academy team, the Hawks were impressive in all phases of the game en route to a season-opening 74-28 victory at Hermon High School. The veteran Hawks wasted little time capitalizing on the Ponies’ inexperience, scoring the game’s first 10 points en route to a 17-2 run.

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Letter2 days ago

Thanks to all those who helped at benefit

With thanks to a generous community of individuals who attended the recent event, businesses who lined up to donate silent auction items and a core group of volunteers to put it together, we are overjoyed to have raised thousands to help Tim, Danielle and Abby in their fight against cancer.

Column3 days ago

Does the world need more Christmas songs?

With Thanksgiving 2019 behind us, retailers’ obligatory Christmas promotions have pushed away the last remnants of turkey, pie, gherkins and Pilgrims. From now through December 26 -- the day after Christmas -- we will see and hear Christmas promotions of all kinds -- including music promos.

Common Threads5 days ago

Commons Threads winter update

I am writing a winter update to our community about The Commons as we wrap up an eventful year and have made some important changes in our structure. We now have both a program and marketing director, Jeremy Loguercio, and a development director, Tara Smith. We are also pursuing a position for volunteer director.

Family Discoverer6 days ago

Finding your Scots-Irish ties

Many genealogists in Maine have Scottish and/or Irish ancestors in their family trees.

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How to select the right snowshoes for your Maine winter adventures

With so many snowshoe designs out there, selecting a pair to purchase for yourself or as a gift for someone can seem like a daunting task. To help, we reached out to experts at local outfitters for some tips. Here’s what they had to say.

‘Little Women, the Musical’ coming to Center Theatre stage

Just in time for a holiday outing, the beloved Louisa May Alcott class, “Little Women” comes to the Center Theatre stage as a musical adaptation. Written 150 years ago, the tale of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March is generating extra buzz this year, both because of the anniversary and because the new movie of the same name debuts this month.

The Commons to host New Year’s Bash

The Commons at Central Hall will be kicking off the New Year with an 1980s-themed dance party in the stunning Event Center. The event will start at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will feature the elegant 1980s DJ dance mixes of Absolution Bangor.

Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives

In Piscataquis County a blood drive will be held at Holy Family Parish, 145 Pritham Avenue, in Greenville from 1-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 and at the Milo Town Hall, 6 Pleasant Street, from 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26.

Community Fitness takes on building ownership

When the former Guilford Primary building went up for sale last summer, the organization operating a fitness center at that location decided it was time to act.

County Republicans meet Dec. 13

There will be a meeting of the Piscataquis County Republican Committee on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Mayo Regional Hospital Resource Center. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.