Piscataquis Observer

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Observer file photo Downtown Dover-Foxcroft and the Piscataquis River.

Observer file photo Downtown Dover-Foxcroft and the Piscataquis River.

Dover-Foxcroft temporarily pauses data centers

September 30, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft has temporarily banned data center applications and projects for 180 days. In that time, town officials will examine existing municipal ordinances to see if they need changes to regulate potential future projects.

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Greenville Masonic Temple to be rebuilt within historic brick walls

GREENVILLE — Site preparations began Sept.

Woman killed in Parkman crash

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff PARKMAN — A woman was killed in a Tuesday night crash, Sept.

Dover-Foxcroft Select Board approves condemnation order for submerged river lot

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft anticipated to start in the spring of 2028, landowner access agreements will need to be in place.

Sangerville pursues $500,000 grant for town hall restoration

SANGERVILLE — The town hall committee and Sangerville Historical Society are exploring funding opportunities for rehabilitating the building, and are applying for a grant.

Libra Foundation gives $1.3 million to expand outdoor education for Maine students

ORONO – The Libra Foundation will invest $1.

Northern Light Health receives $4.8M in state funds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Health has been awarded $4.

Sports BrowseSports

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom GETTING ONE IN THE WIN COLUMN — Dexter senior quarterback Bodhi Langlais runs for a first down to the Houlton-8 on the opening drive of the Tigers’ Homecoming game on Sept. 25. The Tigers earned a 20-12 win for the team’s first victory of the season.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom GETTING ONE IN THE WIN COLUMN — Dexter senior quarterback Bodhi Langlais runs for a first down to the Houlton-8 on the opening drive of the Tigers’ Homecoming game on Sept. 25. The Tigers earned a 20-12 win for the team’s first victory of the season.

Tigers hold off Houlton for first win of the season

September 28, 2026

DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School 8-man football team suffered three losses in as many games over the first few weeks of the season with each coming by double digits. Against Houlton High School during the Tigers’ Homecoming game on the evening of Sept.

Dexter earns Homecoming overtime victory over MCI

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School senior Shelby Sinclair scored off a penalty corner at the end of overtime to give the Tigers a 2-1 Homecoming victory against Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield in a Class C North matchup on Sept.

Foxcroft X-C runs at Old Town Sectionals

OLD TOWN — The Foxcroft Academy cross country team took part in the 76th Old Town Sectionals on Sept.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Supreme Court should have been stronger on mail-in voting

To the Editor; Once again, as in the other rare instances the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has ruled against President Donald Trump, a judgment emerges along a torturous manipulation of limited scope that side-steps the real issue being addressed.

We have more ways than ever to prevent colorectal cancer. Let’s use them.

By Jay Brennan Parents aren’t meant to outlive their children.

Maine deserves a year-round representative

To the Editor; Paul LePage’s recent complaints about immigration are pure hypocrisy.

Maine disc golf, just one more round

By Adam Smith Why making time for disc golf matters, especially as the days get shorter.

Fundraising for Sangerville Town Hall renovation project

SANGERVILLE — At the annual town meeting in March of 1901, the citizens of Sangerville appropriated $7,500 to purchase a lot and build a town hall.

Why good salmon fishing doesn’t mean healthy salmon populations

Living BrowseLiving

Bluegrass favorites Rock Hearts return to Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The acclaimed Southern New England bluegrass band Rock Hearts will return to the Center Theatre on Saturday, Oct.

Dexter Regional High School crowns 2026 Royal Court

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Sept.

Milo Garden Club begins 2026-27 season

BROWNVILLE — In September, the Milo Garden Club had the pleasure of having the first meeting of the year at Wildwoods in Brownville.

Night market lights up October at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When I lived in California, I missed October in Maine the most — a colorful bubble shielding us from the darkening days and shivering temps to come.

Maine celebrates Dark Sky Week

Dark Sky Maine celebrated Dark Sky Week across the state during the second full week of September, highlighting Maine’s extraordinary night-sky heritage and the growing movement to protect it for generations to come.

Defa named to Southern New Hampshire president’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Taylor Defa of Medford has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s summer 2026 president’s list.