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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom LEADING OFF — Then PCHS junior Brady Gaw led off the 2025 Class C North championship for the Dexter/PCHS cooperative squad against Washington Academy of East Machias at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. The SAD 4 School Board gave its approval to a 2026 cooperative squad between Dexter and PCHS with the Pirate players to again be part of the Tiger squad.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom LEADING OFF — Then PCHS junior Brady Gaw led off the 2025 Class C North championship for the Dexter/PCHS cooperative squad against Washington Academy of East Machias at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. The SAD 4 School Board gave its approval to a 2026 cooperative squad between Dexter and PCHS with the Pirate players to again be part of the Tiger squad.

Dexter, PCHS to field cooperative baseball team for a second season

February 12, 2026

GUILFORD — For the second year in a row, due to low numbers for a team of their own, Piscataquis Community High School baseball players will travel down Route 23 to be part of the neighboring Dexter Regional High School Tigers under a cooperative agreement. The establishment of a cooperative team for varsity baseball in 2026 with Dexter as the host school was approved by the SAD 4 Board of Directors during a Feb.

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$230K for Harmony Fairgrounds facility secured by Collins in funding bill

Uprise Partners introduces Kineo Technology Platform to deliver secure and integrated managed IT services

PORTLAND — Uprise Partners, a leading cybersecurity and IT managed services provider, announced it has launched its Kineo Technology Platform, an integrated technology foundation that powers all of the company’s managed IT services.

Miss Maine USA contestant to compete in national transgender pageant

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff The first transgender woman to compete for the Miss Maine USA title will soon be the first person to represent Maine at a national pageant for trans women.

Dover-Foxcroft Select Board signs paperwork for 2026 county tax

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board approved the necessary paperwork in order to pay its proportional share of the 2026 Piscataquis County tax during a meeting on Monday evening.

Millions for Brownville, Monson fire stations secured by Collins in funding bill

AOS 94 superintendent search process underway

DEXTER — With longtime Superintendent Kevin Jordan retiring at the end of June, the search to find the next superintendent of AOS 94 has begun.

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Greenville teams fall in Class S quarterfinals

February 12, 2026

AUGUSTA — Both the Greenville High School girls and boys were defeated in inaugural Class S quarterfinal matchups on Feb. 11 at the Augusta Civic Center.

Dexter finishes second at Class B North wrestling championship

BANGOR — The Dexter Regional High School wrestling team finished second at the 2026 Class B North championship on Feb.

How to watch every round of the Maine high school basketball tournament

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Believe it or not, the Maine high school basketball tournament has arrived.

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Applications open for 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program

To the Editor; AARP Maine is thrilled to announce that the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications.

Music in your history

By Nancy Battick When we’re writing our family history we focus on dates, vital records and names of family members.

A new Penobscot County Jail is a moral and practical necessity

By Jenn Morin, Brewer mayor Residents of Penobscot County are having an important public conversation about the future of the jail.

Susan Collins: I’m running for reelection because experience and independence matter for Maine

Where should hunters draw the line on high-tech tools?

Coalition warns of ATV trail network disruptions if LD 19 becomes law

With the recent progression of LD 19 “An Act to Change the Definition of ‘Oversized ATV’ in the Laws Governing the Registration of All-terrain Vehicles” in the Maine Legislature, a coalition representing woodland owners, ATV users and the forest products industry is warning about the risk this legislation imposes on Maine’s ATV trail network.

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PCSWCD online tree pre-sale

Each year Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District organizes a tree and plant sale fundraiser that offers different varieties of locally-grown fruit trees, flowers, berry bushes, shrubs and herbs.

Calendar of events

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

Owl pellet program at Dexter library

DEXTER — In recognition of the breeding season of one of Maine’s largest and best known owls, the Abbott Memorial Library is offering a unique hands-on program to see the varied diets of owls through a close examination of their pellets.

Mainely Spinners demo at Sea Dog Brewing Company

BANGOR — The Mainely Spinners, current holders of the “Best Time” in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, will be giving a lively and informative demonstration at the Sea Dog Brewing Company as part of the Bangor Winter Farmers’ Market from 11 a.

SeDoMoCha recognizes students’ responsibility

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School hosted a special schoolwide assembly on Jan.

District American Legion meeting Feb. 21

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, Feb.