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Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik Piscataquis Community Secondary School of Guilford.

Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik Piscataquis Community Secondary School of Guilford.

SAD 4 and 46 regional high school application nears completion

October 18, 2026

GUILFORD — An application between SAD 4 and the Dexter-based SAD 46 for a regional high school is nearly ready to be submitted by the upcoming deadline. The two districts are working together to seek state funding for a comprehensive high school that will combine traditional academics, career and technical education and access to college courses.

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Northern Light Health hosts National Food Day across the state for foodies in our communities

BREWER — If there’s one undeniable truth about food, it’s that it’s best when shared.

Town hall with Democratic Congressional candidate Dunlap

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine Congressional District 2 Democratic candidate Matt Dunlap, D-Old Town will be having a town hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.

Friends of Community Fitness raises over $42,000 at 6th Annual Cycl-a-thon

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness is celebrating the success of its 6th Annual Cycl-a-thon, held Saturday, Oct.

Menopause expertise at Northern Light Mayo Hospital

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to announce that Kristen Wagner, DO has recently earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, increasing access to specialized care in the Dover-Foxcroft area.

Collins attends Brownville Fire Rescue Association appreciation luncheon

BROWNVILLE — U.

Piscataquis Observer places second in General Excellence at annual newspaper contest

The Piscataquis Observer finished in second place in the General Excellence – Print category for the Weekly 1 division — for publications with less than a 2,000 print circulation — from the Maine Press Association in the 2026 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced Oct.

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Four from the area run in MDI Half-Marathon

October 20, 2026

BAR HARBOR — Four residents from the region ran in the 2026 MDI Half-Marathon on Oct. 18.

Dexter Regional High School fall sports teams

Photo courtesy of Hunter Bowers PhotographyDEXTER CHEER — Front, from left, Alexandra Flagg, Rayna Maloon, Makenzie Curtis, Shelby Sinclair, Ally Hill, Emma-Rose Plummer and Isabella Villone.

Foxcroft wins big vs. Hampden on Senior Night

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy had a dominating performance in a 66-6 victory against Hampden Academy during the final regular season home game for the 19 members of the Class of 2027 between the football and cheer teams (a 10/9 split) on Oct.

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AARP top concerns for voters 50-plus

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer The November elections are rapidly approaching and absentee voting has already started.

The first graduating class of the Alfond Grant

Campaigning on affordability

Live streaming an execution is barbaric

To the Editor; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that he wants to live stream an execution by firing squad.

Credit unions make sure Mainers help Mainers

By Sierra Robichaud Thursday, Oct.

Is Maine’s moose permit lottery truly fair?

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Partners for Peace Free Movie Day at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, has several events and opportunities for the community to get involved.

Stillwater winding down Wayside’s 2026 final concert series

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is excited to host the band Stillwater on Saturday, Oct.

Sangerville seeks $500,000 grant to restore town hall

SANGERVILLE — Town officials will submit an application for a $500,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for rehabilitating the Sangerville Town Hall early next week.

SAD 4 athletic director stepping down at end of fall season

GUILFORD — SAD 4 Athletic Director Tom Panciera will step down from the position as of Nov.

Piscataquis Democrats contribute to Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Helping Hands With Heart

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Along with helping the local Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Piscataquis County Democrats are supporting Helping Hands With Heart which aids families struggling with supplying the basic necessities of life.

Pullen joins Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth team

Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome Maddie Pullen, FNP to its practitioner team at Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth.