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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom NOT TO BE DENIED — Dexter’s Cameron Paige drags a pair of would-be Mattanawcook Academy tacklers on the way to the winning score via a 5-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of a 2019 Class D North semifinal. SAD 46 has launched a $250,000 field lighting project.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom NOT TO BE DENIED — Dexter’s Cameron Paige drags a pair of would-be Mattanawcook Academy tacklers on the way to the winning score via a 5-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of a 2019 Class D North semifinal. SAD 46 has launched a $250,000 field lighting project.

Dexter Regional High School launches $250,000 field lighting project

February 27, 2026

DEXTER — SAD 46 has launched a $250,000 field lighting project, making the announcement on Feb. 27 on the school Facebook page, which includes diagrams of a synthetic athletic field and track and grandstand and concessions and storage buildings.

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Piscataquis County healthcare board welcomes new members

Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to welcome new members to the Mayo and CA Dean Hospital Common Board of Trustees.

Dexter Regional High School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Noah Benson, Paige Jandreau, Chloe Murdock, Laney Scott, Casey Swenson; high honors: Jon Andrescu, Shealyn Bagley, Raina Cyr, Peyton Dodge, Cassidy Drew, Ryan Hocking, Annabelle Keniston-Johndro, Joshua Medeiros, Tucker Neal, Annabelle Peakes, Caleb Pelkey, Alaena Pickel, Jacoby Pratt, Cadence Sciongay, Kallie Stone, Alex Sutton, Abagail Trafton, Baylee Turcotte, Sophie White, Lexi Wintle; honors: Brady Adams, Desiree Adams, Caleb Bowman, Jazmin Channon, George Childers, Bryce Cooper, Deaken Cousins, Luca De Pasquale, Emily Giles, Aedyn Goodell, Trenton Hanscom, Brady Jerome, Kody Kimball, Tanner Ladd, Damiair Miller, Maddox Miller, Liset Ramirez Barahona, Genevieve Rich, Adriana Sibert, Jazmyn Wing, Noah Woodruff.

Hospitals warn of dire consequences if Maine bill makes health care cheaper

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff A new push to cap hospital charges in Maine could make health care more affordable — but hospitals warn it could lead to service cuts or even closures.

Greenville firefighter was convicted of having child sexual abuse images in 2021

By Daniel O’Connor A man who is on Maine’s sex offender registry and is related to other town officials is serving as a volunteer firefighter in Greenville.

Foxcroft Academy second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Serenity Elizabeth Adams, Emma Grace Webb Alden, Madyson Armstrong, Alexis Marie Burdin, Shannon Chartier, Seunghyun Jason Cheon, Addie Day, Keaten Dale Eakright, Sadie Jane Estes, Tanyon R.

UMaine-Presque Isle dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE — One thousand five hundred and forty students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have received academic recognition for the fall 2025 semester, according to Alana Margeson, provost and vice president of academic Affairs.

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All-conference track selections

February 27, 2026

Area indoor track and field stars have been recognized by the Eastern Maine Indoor Track League/Penobscot Valley Conference for their performances during the 2025-26 season. The boys Small School First Team includes Foxcroft Academy’s Conner Donahue in the long jump.

2026 girls high school basketball North all-tourney teams

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Lawrence High School of Fairfield’s Maddie Provost, Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln’s Addison Cyr, Penobscot Valley of Howland’s Brooklynn Raymond and Wisdom of St.

Freshmen have taken Maine high school basketball by storm

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Some of Maine high school basketball’s best players this year are also some of the youngest.

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Garland Republicans hear from area candidates

GARLAND — Rep.

Our trade imbalance is a risk to our future

Forensic genealogy

By Nancy Battick You may have come across the term “forensic genealogy” and wondered what it means.

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Even after 50 years as a reporter, the Maine basketball tournament can still surprise you

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the beauty of sports.

Piscataquis Democrats contribute $1,000 to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats recently raised $1,000 for the Piscataquis Regional Food Center in Dover-Foxcroft.

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Center Theatre hosts screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that it will be hosting a single screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, set for 7 p.

Husson University will offer free tuition for students from Piscataquis County

By Christoper Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Students from Piscataquis County will have the opportunity to earn a degree from Husson University tuition free.

Maine Office of Tourism announces Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program grants

AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced grant awards totaling more than $450,000 to 20 Maine organizations in the second cycle of its Fiscal Year 2026 Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program.

Calendar of events

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

Select board looking at naming cemetery to recognize Dow family

DOVER-FOXCROFT — What’s in a name? In Dover-Foxcroft the question is what is the name of a cemetery in the eastern part of town on land donated by the Dow Family.

Maple Sunday Breakfast will return to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An early spring tradition is returning to Foxcroft Academy, the 2026 Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club in collaboration with Foxcroft Academy and the FA Key Club.