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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom MAYO MILL DAM — The Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The scheduled timeline has removal of the structure starting in the spring of 2028.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom MAYO MILL DAM — The Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The scheduled timeline has removal of the structure starting in the spring of 2028.

Mayo Mill Dam removal planned for 2028

September 16, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft is anticipated to start in the spring of 2028. This timeline is dependent on an application to surrender the Moosehead Hydroelectric license currently under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Dover-Foxcroft seeks temporary data center ban

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft wants to ban data centers temporarily for 180 days while the Maine Data Center Advisory Council works to regulate future projects.

Milo Public Safety Building nearing completion

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearly 90% complete.

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A third man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 Bangor murder.

Maine Civil Air Patrol cadets mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at International Seaplane Fly-In

GREENVILLE — Remembering.

Work continues on Sangerville Town Hall grant possibilities

SANGERVILLE — The town hall committee and Sangerville Historical Society have been meeting regularly to explore funding opportunities for rehabilitating the building.

Final preparations underway for third annual Walk for Hope

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will welcome friends, families, cancer survivors and caregivers on Saturday, Sept.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THREE OF 12 GOALS — Foxcroft Academy senior Jenna Hartford gets by Hermon’s Leah Walker with Pony freshman Kaydiense Nelson trailing during a Sept. 12 game at the Jim Robinson Field House. Hartford had a trick trick as the Ponies won the 2026 home opener 12-0.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THREE OF 12 GOALS — Foxcroft Academy senior Jenna Hartford gets by Hermon’s Leah Walker with Pony freshman Kaydiense Nelson trailing during a Sept. 12 game at the Jim Robinson Field House. Hartford had a trick trick as the Ponies won the 2026 home opener 12-0.

Foxcroft scores 12 goals vs. Hermon

September 14, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy found the Hermon High School goal 12 times in the team’s 2026 home opener on Saturday morning, Sept. 12 at the Jim Robinson Field House.

Ponies win home opener vs. Oceanside

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Four trips to the endzone would be more than enough for Foxcroft Academy to defeat Oceanside High School of Rockland 28-12 in the Ponies’ 2026 home opener in a Class C matchup on Sept.

Dexter’s McClintock-Hatch finishes third at Bucksport Invitational

BUCKSPORT — Dexter Regional High School junior Ella McClintock-Hatch came in third at the Bucksport Invitational on Sept.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

SAM banquet draws big turnout of sportsmen

Mainers depend on the promise of Social Security. I intend to keep it.

By Troy Jackson By now, I’m sure you’ve heard my story.

This remote Maine trail follows the route of a boy who survived 9 days lost in the wilderness

By Carey Kish During the fourth and fifth days of his extraordinary ordeal in July 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler followed the old Wassataquoik Tote Road, the same route that runs through this remote corner of Baxter State Park.

With tick-borne illnesses surging, we must strengthen research, prevention and education

Where were you when the world stopped turning? I was stranded in the Labrador wilderness.

By Al Raychard Twenty-five years later, where I was and how I first heard the news is as fresh as if it happened yesterday.

Honoring the victims and survivors of the September 11 attacks

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Calendar of events

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

Blacksmith demo Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will host a blacksmith demonstration from 10 a.

Why 4 Maine rivers flow north instead of toward the ocean

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Most Maine rivers eventually carry water toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Valley Grange prepares for annual Dictionary Days

Valley Grange of Guilford members and friends will soon return to school to celebrate Dictionary Days at five local elementary schools.

HJ Crosby Band Camp and concert coming to Dexter

DEXTER — The 2026 Harold J.

Take your library card outdoors, enjoy a free day at Maine State Parks Saturday

This September, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month by giving Maine library card holders a day to enjoy the state’s great outdoors — free of charge.