Piscataquis Observer

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Photo courtesy of Elvia Malcolm HOT PURSUIT — A black bear continues chasing a moose calf down a logging road in northern Maine. Todd Malcolm drove his truck toward the bear moments later, causing it to retreat.

Photo courtesy of Elvia Malcolm HOT PURSUIT — A black bear continues chasing a moose calf down a logging road in northern Maine. Todd Malcolm drove his truck toward the bear moments later, causing it to retreat.

A Maine couple spotted a moose. Then a black bear charged out of the woods.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A day of brook trout fishing and sightseeing in northern Maine turned into a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter for Todd and Elvia Malcolm of Lincoln. The couple had stopped along Telos Road in Piscataquis County to watch a cow moose, something they often do while in the area.

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It only takes 2 people to make big decisions in Penobscot County

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff When David Marshall assumes the role of chair of the Penobscot County Commissioners this week, he’ll do so having received just two votes: Commissioner Andre Cushing and himself.

Eighth graders explore college through GEAR UP Maine RISE immersion experiences

More than 200 GEAR UP Maine RISE eighth grade students participated in College Immersion experiences this spring, spending two days and one night on the campuses of Thomas College, the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

AARP Maine issues scam alert

AARP Maine has issued a new scam alert, according to its senior communications director, Jane Margesson.

Sangerville temporarily bans new commercial cannabis licenses

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville will pause new commercial cannabis licences for 180 days.

Milo to vote on land use ordinance in November

MILO — The town of Milo will vote on a municipal land use ordinance on the November ballot.

Fourth of July events around the region

The towns of Sebec, Dexter, and Greenville will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and leading up to Saturday.

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Moosehead and Penobscot Region fishing reports

By Fisheries Resource Biologist Steve Seeback The Moosehead Lake Region in Maine offers outstanding and diverse fishing opportunities through mid to late summer. From the vast waters of Moosehead Lake to surrounding rivers and remote ponds, anglers can find productive waters throughout the region as conditions shift with rising temperatures.

Warrior Race and Fun Run

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary with a jog, a run, a walk.

I asked 4 Maine lure makers for their best catches. Here’s what caught them.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The weeks after ice-out are prime time for trout and salmon fishing in Maine.

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Rural libraries hurt by FCC decisions

By Caelyn Berube Though they’re often only associated with books, public libraries thrive as technological spaces.

Directive to open federal lands to hunting and fishing

Global burning

To the Editor; You’ve heard the line, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned”.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer At long last, summer is finally here! This summer, America’s semi-quincentennial, or 250th birthday, is a good time to explore a little bit of U.

Fighting the problem of elder abuse

Cousin marriages

By Nancy Battick The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.

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Calendar of events

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

Rail companies investing millions in Maine as cross-border freight traffic grows

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine, which in many ways has been considered the end of the line in the United States, is now benefitting from its unique physical relationship with Canada.

Gordon Contracting selected for $25M Lubec breakwater project

By Edward French, The Quoddy Tides The Maine Department of Transportation has awarded the bid for the Lubec Safe Harbor breakwater project to the lowest of two bidders, Gordon Contracting Inc.

Penquis receives REALTORS Foundation grant for emergency heating repairs

BANGOR — Penquis has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Association of REALTORS® Foundation to fund emergency heating system repairs for income-eligible households across Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties.

Northern Light Health recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability

BREWER — In recognition of achievement and innovation in healthcare sustainability, all nine hospitals within the Northern Light Health system and the system itself, have received the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare.

Maine still has places that feel genuinely wild. I explored one of them.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor This was simply a scouting mission.