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Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik Piscataquis Community Secondary School of Guilford.

Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik Piscataquis Community Secondary School of Guilford.

SAD 4 and 46 regional high school application nears completion

October 18, 2026

GUILFORD — An application between SAD 4 and the Dexter-based SAD 46 for a regional high school is nearly ready to be submitted by the upcoming deadline. The two districts are working together to seek state funding for a comprehensive high school that will combine traditional academics, career and technical education and access to college courses.

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Piscataquis Observer places second in General Excellence at annual newspaper contest

The Piscataquis Observer finished in second place in the General Excellence – Print category for the Weekly 1 division — for publications with less than a 2,000 print circulation — from the Maine Press Association in the 2026 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced Oct.

Sangerville seeks $500,000 grant to restore town hall

SANGERVILLE — Town officials will submit an application for a $500,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for rehabilitating the Sangerville Town Hall early next week.

Milo should move into new public safety building next month

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearing an end and the town should be moved in by the middle to end of next month.

SAD 4 athletic director stepping down at end of fall season

GUILFORD — SAD 4 Athletic Director Tom Panciera will step down from the position as of Nov.

Piscataquis Democrats contribute to Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Helping Hands With Heart

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Along with helping the local Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Piscataquis County Democrats are supporting Helping Hands With Heart which aids families struggling with supplying the basic necessities of life.

The shocking amount 10 people paid to hunt moose in Maine

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor One hunter bid more than $35,000 for the chance to hunt a moose in Maine this year.

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Dexter, Foxcroft X-C run at PVC championships

October 18, 2026

OLD TOWN — The Dexter Regional High School and Foxcroft Academy cross country teams took part in the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference championships on Oct. 17 at Old Town High School.

An 11-year-old Maine kid just shot his first moose

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Logan Grard, 11, shot his first moose in the evening on the opening day of Maine’s October bull moose season.

Penquis Valley High School soccer teams

Photo courtesy of Hunter Bowers PhotographyPENQUIS BOYS SOCCER — Front, from left, Anthony Sibert, Aidan Harmon, Alyxz Gallant, Lucas Tingley, Oliver Coburn, William Robshaw and Cameron Parks.

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The first graduating class of the Alfond Grant

Campaigning on affordability

Live streaming an execution is barbaric

To the Editor; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that he wants to live stream an execution by firing squad.

Credit unions make sure Mainers help Mainers

By Sierra Robichaud Thursday, Oct.

Is Maine’s moose permit lottery truly fair?

Piscataquis Democrats hold Fall Fundraiser

MILO — Piscataquis Democrats gathered for their Fall Fundraiser on Oct.

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Pullen joins Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth team

Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome Maddie Pullen, FNP to its practitioner team at Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth.

‘Stranger photo sessions’ are bringing singles looking for love to Maine

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has long been a magnet for its romantic edge — fiancees, newlyweds and elopers come to enjoy the state’s dramatic coastlines, charming fishing villages and serene pine forests — but a new service being offered in the state is also luring a new demographic: singles.

Parkman Grange news

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is again helping Santa this Christmas with the SAD 4 Santa Project.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis, RSU 68 launch Christmas Giving Program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft, in partnership with the staff of RSU 68, is pleased to announce the annual Christmas Giving Program, a community effort dedicated to providing gifts, warm clothing and holiday cheer to children and families in need throughout the Dover-Foxcroft area.

Calendar of events

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

SeDoMoCha youngsters take to the ice with Kinderskate program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary School kindergarten students have had the opportunity to lace up their skates, with adult assistance, and take to the ice at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street.