Piscataquis Observer

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The November Student in the Spotlight honorees at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft are front, from left, kindergarten: Haylee Beauchemin, grade 1: Silas Mallory, grade 2: Isabella Merrill, grade 3: Raegan Grass, and elementary unified arts: Brody Crocker (all for organization). Back, grade 4: Holly Walsh (organization), grade 5: June Burdick (persistence), grade 6: Hannah Healey (empathy), grade 7: Alexis Richardson (empathy), grade 8: Ella Hutchinson (persistence), and middle school unified arts: Rebecca Campbell (organization/persistence).

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The November Student in the Spotlight honorees at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft are front, from left, kindergarten: Haylee Beauchemin, grade 1: Silas Mallory, grade 2: Isabella Merrill, grade 3: Raegan Grass, and elementary unified arts: Brody Crocker (all for organization). Back, grade 4: Holly Walsh (organization), grade 5: June Burdick (persistence), grade 6: Hannah Healey (empathy), grade 7: Alexis Richardson (empathy), grade 8: Ella Hutchinson (persistence), and middle school unified arts: Rebecca Campbell (organization/persistence).

SeDoMoCha recognizes Students and Staff in the Spotlight

December 1, 2023

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recently held the November Student in the Spotlight assembly and recognized the Staff in the Spotlight recipient and nominees. Elementary honorees were each recognized for organization and they are kindergarten: Haylee Beauchemin, grade 1: Silas Mallory, grade 2: Isabella Merrill, grade 3: Raegan Grass, grade 4: Holly Walsh, and elementary unified arts: Brody Crocker.

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Maine Community Foundation leader named to Maine Climate Council

Annual ag-focused calendar celebrates farming, land and sea through the seasons

ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar.

Dexter students raise funds for cancer patient gas cards

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School GAS CARD FUNDS — Dexter Regional High School Student Government recently participated in fundraising activities for the benefit of breast cancer patients in the area.

Guilford students will raise their voices and lift spirits

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students will demonstrate their skills as classes, groups, and individuals using their voices, instruments, and movement on two separate nights this holiday season.

Penobscot County proposes a $2.3M budget increase

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is proposing a budget increase of about $2.

Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital drive to strengthen food security exceeds goal

GREENVILLE — Thanks to generous support from the community and Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the 12 Days of Giving Food Drive easily exceeded its goal of 150 items collected.

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Photo courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki WINTER WEAR — Aislinn Sarnacki takes a selfie while hiking up Eagle Rock with her dog, Juno, on Nov.11, in the Moosehead Lake Region. She's wearing a down jacket to protect herself from the cold wind that's whipping over the exposed bedrock.

Photo courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki WINTER WEAR — Aislinn Sarnacki takes a selfie while hiking up Eagle Rock with her dog, Juno, on Nov.11, in the Moosehead Lake Region. She's wearing a down jacket to protect herself from the cold wind that's whipping over the exposed bedrock.

Here’s one of the most challenging things about winter hiking

December 1, 2023

By Aislinn Sarnacki A friend of mine went hiking on a cold, blustery day in late November, and relayed to me a challenge. At first, she was cold.

After more than 30 years, regional wrestling championship will return to Fort Kent

By Chris Bouchard, St.

Snowmobilers who ignore this sign can be charged with trespassing

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Landowners who have endured thousands of dollars in damage to their properties now have a way to keep snowmobilers off sensitive areas thanks to a new law in effect this season.

Opinion Browse Opinion

We owe the victims of the Lewiston shooting responsible action to prevent more gun violence

Beware of Big Sandwich

By Matthew Gagnon Over the years there have been many “big” industries that have gained the contempt of the American people.

Excited about bucks being tagged

To the Editor; I am excited to read the articles by Julie Harris about hunters in Maine who have been tagging bucks over 200 pounds this season.

Books that make great gifts

Maine’s PFAS law should be amended to target dangerous products without harming our economy

By Joe Baldacci and Chris Kilgour One of the biggest policy topics in Maine recently has been PFAS.

Facing another COVID Winter, Mainers should be thankful for science and entrepreneurship

By Timothy Templet Winter is coming, and so is a potential COVID surge.

Living Browse Living

Milo Garden Club potluck Christmas party

MILO — The Milo Garden Club will hold its potluck Christmas party at Pleasant Park at noon on Tuesday, Dec.

Parkman Grange kids Christmas party Saturday

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

Mainers warned to be careful when shopping for health insurance online

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who are shopping for health insurance for themselves or their families should exercise caution.

Calendar of events

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

Festival of Stockings set for Dec. 9-10

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its third annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.

Electricity rates to drop in 2024 for many Mainers

By Murray Carpenter, Maine Public After a series of electricity rate hikes, some Maine ratepayers will see some relief starting in January.