News -Piscataquis Observer

5 years ago

2 more Mainers die as another 110 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

5 years ago

All Maine schools designated safe to open full-time for 1st time since September

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff The state gave schools in all 16 counties a green light to reopen full-time in person this week, marking the first time since September that all Maine schools have had that designation.

5 years ago

State encouraging anglers to harvest fish in some — not all — waters

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Most of the time, when it comes to fisheries and wildlife matters, I defer to professionally trained biologists who’ve spent their careers learning how to best manage our state’s fish and wildlife species.

5 years ago

Destination Moosehead Lake hosts the 17th annual Chocolate Festival in a new way

GREENVILLE — Destination Moosehead Lake is proud to host the 17th annual Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Feb.

5 years ago

Russell becomes 27th Maine coach to reach 400 basketball victories

By Larry Mahoney Bangor Daily News Staff EAST CORINTH — Central High School girls basketball coach Jamie Russell took a lighthearted look at his accomplishment of reaching the 400-win plateau after his team’s 48-36 victory over Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft on Feb.

5 years ago

Maine CDC reports 2 deaths and 201 coronavirus cases statewide

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

5 years ago

SAD 4 planning for lights and refurbished track at athletic field

GUILFORD — Thanks to the generosity of Herring Brothers Meats and Gordon Contracting, the Piscataquis Community High School track will have lights and a repaved running area.

5 years ago

Northern Light adds capacity to vaccinate 1,000 more per day at Cross Center

By David Marino Jr.

5 years ago

Androscoggin commissioner now wants to ban county officials from enforcing mask mandate

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An Androscoggin County commissioner targeted for recall is now escalating a fight over the statewide mask mandate with a new resolution to ban county officials from enforcing it.

5 years ago

175 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

2 more Mainers die as another 110 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

Maine sportsman George Smith dies after 4-year ALS battle

Canceled basketball tournament leaves deep void for players, coaches and fans

Maine CDC reports 4 deaths and 160 coronavirus cases statewide

Woman takes ‘the bait,’ accepts marriage proposal during ice fishing trip

PVAEC seeks instructors for spring/summer enrichment program

Mills Administration updates guidance for houses of worship, other venues

Dirigo Reads announces 2020-21 partners

Disc golf may be coming to Dexter

All Maine schools designated safe to open full-time for 1st time since September

State encouraging anglers to harvest fish in some — not all — waters

Destination Moosehead Lake hosts the 17th annual Chocolate Festival in a new way

Russell becomes 27th Maine coach to reach 400 basketball victories

Maine CDC reports 2 deaths and 201 coronavirus cases statewide

SAD 4 planning for lights and refurbished track at athletic field

Northern Light adds capacity to vaccinate 1,000 more per day at Cross Center

Androscoggin commissioner now wants to ban county officials from enforcing mask mandate

175 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

$10K in county opioid settlement funds benefit Recovery Wellness Community Center

4 men arrested on Golden Road for allegedly entering the US illegally

Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner