The first in this series is on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Democratic headquarters, 25 North Street, from 1-3 pm. The conversation on Oct. 5 will explore different aspects of the First Amendment, including the right of peaceable assembly, the right to petition the government for redress of grievances, the prohibition of laws establishing a religion or those that prohibit its free expression and the right to freedom of speech. Free pocket-sized copies of the U. S. Constitution will be available to all participants.

An OpEd was published by Matthew Gagnon where he placed doubt on current climate science by identifying examples of some past climate predictions which never happened. If all of us had a dime for every economic forecast, or political science poll or sports prediction that didn’t happen in the past we would all be rich.

My kudos go to Matthew Gagnon whose column clearly states one reason that I am a staunch denier of the so-called climate scientist predictions. I am 80-years-old and have lived through every one of these dire predictions mentioned in the column.

Piscataquis Community High School celebrated the second induction into the PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21.

The Piscataquis Observer will be published on Friday each week beginning with the issue of Oct. 11. The change will allow us to provide you with more timely coverage of events occurring early to mid-week.

The Abbott Memorial Library presents “Psycho” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 for a free movie night, with free refreshments.

Girl Scouts of Maine announces that it will host a new member sign-up event at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 at the SeDoMoCha School.

In 1820 Maine became the 23rd state, separating from Massachusetts, and the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine was established. The first Governor of the State of Maine, William King, was also the first Grand Master of Masons in Maine. In recognition and celebration of these historic events Chris Russell, District Deputy Grand Master of Maine’s 5th Masonic District, has organized a celebration for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds.

The United Way of Eastern Maine invites the public to a Fall Day of Caring at the Piscataquis Regional Food Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. Those taking part will spruce up the grounds to help create a welcoming space for people receiving food assistance.

On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall, “The Effect of Toxicity on Mental Health and Cognitive Decline and How to Overcome It” will be presented by NAMI Piscataquis County. This video will examine the extent of the toxicity problem today and share the natural and safe ways to detoxify your body to improve your mental and overall health. This program is free and open to anyone interested in the topic.