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Photo courtesy of Valley Grange CITIZEN OF THE YEAR — The Recovery Wellness Community Center of Sangerville is the 2026 Valley Grange Community Citizen of the Year, being honored at the Guilford Grange Hall on May 15. From left, center Executive Director/Co-Founder Georgia Underwood, Development Coordinator/Co-Founder Barbara Skinner and Program Manager Alan Burgess.

Photo courtesy of Valley Grange CITIZEN OF THE YEAR — The Recovery Wellness Community Center of Sangerville is the 2026 Valley Grange Community Citizen of the Year, being honored at the Guilford Grange Hall on May 15. From left, center Executive Director/Co-Founder Georgia Underwood, Development Coordinator/Co-Founder Barbara Skinner and Program Manager Alan Burgess.

Recovery Wellness Community Center honored by Valley Grange

GUILFORD — The Recovery Wellness Community Center of Sangerville was recognized as the Valley Grange’s 2026 Community Citizen of the Year, with the award presentation taking place on the evening of May 15 at the Grange Hall with an estimated 50-plus people in attendance. The Recovery Wellness Community Center, located at 20 Douty Hill Road, is a community-driven, non-profit center founded in 2024 to support individuals affected by addiction.

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Hammond Lumber Company announces $100,000 donation to support victims and families impacted by Searsmont explosion

BELGRADE — Following the tragic fire and explosion in Searsmont, Hammond Lumber Company is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by this heartbreaking event.

Penquis Valley honor parts

MILO — Penquis Valley High School is proud to announce the Class of 2026 honor parts, doing so in a post on the Penquis Valley Athletics Facebook page.

International student enrollment holds steady in Maine, despite nationwide decline

By Ari Snider, Maine Public There were 3,356 international visa students enrolled at secondary and post-secondary institutions in Maine in April, virtually unchanged from the same month last year, according to a Department of Homeland Security database.

Center Theatre among The 1772 Foundation historic preservation grant recipients

Partnering for a seventh year with The 1772 Foundation, Maine Preservation recently awarded grants totaling nearly $131,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations in Maine.

Northern Light Health spotlights first responders’ mental health and wellness during EMS Week

BREWER — Northern Light Health is recognizing National EMS Week, May 17-23, and Mental Health Awareness Month, observed all month long, by shining a light on the importance of mental health support for EMTs and paramedics, first responders who face traumatic events, high stress situations and long working hours.

Ladd named Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year

AUGUSTA — The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom OUT AT FIRST — Dexter’s Kaitlyn Cookson reaches for the throw from shortstop Desiree Adams before PCHS’ Macie Littlefield can get to the bag during the first inning on May 15 in Guilford. The visiting Tigers won 17-5.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom OUT AT FIRST — Dexter’s Kaitlyn Cookson reaches for the throw from shortstop Desiree Adams before PCHS’ Macie Littlefield can get to the bag during the first inning on May 15 in Guilford. The visiting Tigers won 17-5.

8-run inning helps Dexter softball win at PCHS

GUILFORD — The Dexter Regional High School softball team scored eight times in the top of the third to retake the lead during a game at Piscataquis Community High School on May 15. The Tigers went from being down a run to leading 12-5 as the team held on for a victory 17-5.

Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race results

The Three Rivers Kiwanis held its 20th annual Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race Saturday, May 9 with paddlers traveling eight miles from Sebec Village to the Milo boat landing.

PCHS girls win three events at Ellsworth meet

ELLSWORTH — The Piscataquis Community High School girls outdoor track and field team scored 54 points to place fourth among seven schools at Penobscot Valley Conference met at Ellsworth High School on May 14.

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Hadley for RSU 68 School Board

By Sean Hadley Many residents may know me from my previous campaigns for selectman and from my three years of service on the county budget committee.

A look at 2027 RSU 68 budget

By Stacy Shorey, RSU 68 superintendent To the residents of Sebec, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Charleston as another academic year concludes, I am pleased to present the annual budget letter for RSU 68.

I served with Garrett Mason in the Maine Senate. I’m endorsing him for governor.

By Deb Plowman Maine voters elected me to the Maine state Senate because they trusted me to fight for conservative values and deliver real results for families across our state.

Congress needs an auditor like Matt Dunlap

To the Editor; Matt Dunlap, Maine’s state auditor, is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Help from ‘Roots Tech’

By Nancy Battick Roots Tech, the world’s largest family history celebration, has now ended, but you still have time to access many of the sessions online for free.

This is spring salmon fishing in Maine

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Wayside Grange & Theatre proudly announces 2026 concert season

DEXTER — The Wayside Grange & Theatre is pleased to continue the concert series, beginning in May and going right through October.

MaineStream Finance celebrates 25 years of supporting homeowners and small businesses

BANGOR — MaineStream Finance is celebrating 25 years of helping Mainers pursue homeownership, grow businesses and strengthen their financial future through flexible financing and financial coaching.

The Next Chapter Collective launches women’s networking and community group

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A new opportunity for women to connect, collaborate and grow is coming to the community with the launch of The Next Chapter Collective.

Calendar of events

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

SeDoMoCha recognizes student teamwork

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School hosted a special assembly on April 27 to recognize students in kindergarten through grade 8 who demonstrated teamwork as the month’s Student in the Spotlight honorees.

Perfect attendance at SeDoMoCha

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolTHERE EVERY DAY — Students with perfect attendance for the month of April were recognized during the monthly Student in the Spotlight assembly at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft on April 27.