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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom ICE TIME -- Cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft in September 2019 were, from left, Libra Foundation Chairman & CEO Craig Denekas, Foxcroft Academy Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Richard Swett, Gov. Janet Mills and Boston Bruins Hockey Hall of Fame member Ray Bourque. The story headline “Puck drops for Piscataquis County Ice Arena” headline by the Piscataquis Observer’s Stuart Hedstrom earned second-place honors for sports headline in the weekly one category of the Maine Press Association’s 2020 MPA Better Newspaper Contest.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom ICE TIME -- Cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft in September 2019 were, from left, Libra Foundation Chairman & CEO Craig Denekas, Foxcroft Academy Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Richard Swett, Gov. Janet Mills and Boston Bruins Hockey Hall of Fame member Ray Bourque. The story headline “Puck drops for Piscataquis County Ice Arena” headline by the Piscataquis Observer’s Stuart Hedstrom earned second-place honors for sports headline in the weekly one category of the Maine Press Association’s 2020 MPA Better Newspaper Contest.

Hedstrom earns two honors in newspaper contest

October 26, 2020

The Piscataquis Observer’s Stuart Hedstrom picked up a pair of honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2020 MPA Better Newspaper Contest on Oct. 24 during the organization’s virtual awards presentation.

News Browse News

Name the Center Theatre 2nd Screen

The Center Theatre’s second screen should be finished sometime in November and the Theatre is holding a contest to suggest names for both the 2nd screen and main auditorium.

Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation honored by GrowSmart Maine

GREENVILLE — Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty.

Maine schools haven’t been testing students for COVID-19, and that’s probably OK

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff Since Maine schools reopened for the fall, students and staff have had to wear face coverings throughout the day, keep their distance from others, wash their hands frequently and often stick with the same, small group throughout the school day to reduce the risk of the coronavirus spreading.

Janet Mills says Trump ‘doesn’t care about’ Maine working people as he visits Bangor area

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff Three of Maine’s top Democrats greeted President Donald Trump with sharp criticism for his last-minute visit to the Bangor area on Sunday, with Gov.

Trump touts action on fisheries in last-minute appeal to Maine voters at Levant orchard

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff LEVANT — President Donald Trump descended on an apple orchard Sunday in a pitch to 2nd Congressional District voters touting his June action to allow fishing in a national marine monument southeast of Cape Cod where few, if any, Maine fishermen fish.

Work begins on Sangerville UU bell tower

SANGERVILLE — After five years of discussions, planning, assessments, fundraising and grant writing, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft has begun the restoration of its bell tower.

Sports Browse Sports

Two deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats. Melissa Huang

Two deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats. Melissa Huang

As deer season looms, consider asking permission before you hunt

October 24, 2020

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor On Saturday, thousands of Maine youngsters will wake early and head into the woods with a parent or adult mentor for a day of deer hunting that’s set aside for them. It’s called Youth Deer Day, and since its establishment nearly 20 years ago, it has helped families create lasting memories of times spent afield together.

Answers to your questions about how climate change affects winter recreation in Maine

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has long been a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who in winter have gone downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

Foxcroft cross country closes out regular season with first-place performances

CORINTH — The Foxcroft Academy girls and boys cross country teams each finished in first place during an Oct.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Maine senators should support cultured meat research

To the Editor; U.

Division

To the Editor; It seems most of our lives are spent picking a tribe.

Start change by sending Contreni to Augusta

To the Editor; American institutions have taken a beating in recent years.

Early childhood development vital for later success

To the Editor; I was pleased to read about the Let’s Go initiative in your Oct.

Save us the trouble

To the Editor; The orderly transfer of power from one president to the next is one of the foundations of our democracy.

Renew for access

By Nancy Battick Every September I know it’s time to renew my Genealogical Researcher Card with the state of Maine.

Living Browse Living

Abbott Memorial Library presents Maine Bicentennial program

DEXTER — University of Maine professor of history Liam Riordan will present “Commemorating Maine Statehood: What can we learn from the Bicentennial?” at 5 p.

UMaine Extension, MOFGA offer backyard composting webinar Nov. 4

Home composting is the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association from noon–1 p.

Dover Low Vision Group meets Nov. 6

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting from 10-11:30 a.

‘Costumes for candy’ at Guilford UMC

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church will be holding an outside, non contact “costumes for candy” event at 3 p.

D-F Kiwanis and D-F Congregational Church team up to help families at Christmas

By Pat Hinkley, Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft president Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 17), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

Calendar of events

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.