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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom BUSINESS OF THE YEAR — Modern Image Salon of Dover-Foxcroft was honored as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business of the Year during the Nov. 18 celebration at the Central Hall Commons. From left are Chamber Vice President Brenda Kelley and Shari Sage, Haley Woodell, Robin Brasslett, Julia Shaw, and Lisa Brasier of Modern Image.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom BUSINESS OF THE YEAR — Modern Image Salon of Dover-Foxcroft was honored as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business of the Year during the Nov. 18 celebration at the Central Hall Commons. From left are Chamber Vice President Brenda Kelley and Shari Sage, Haley Woodell, Robin Brasslett, Julia Shaw, and Lisa Brasier of Modern Image.

Small business with a big heart, Modern Image Salon honored as Chamber’s Business of the Year

November 19, 2024

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than 25 years Modern Image Salon on Lincoln Street has served its clients, many of whom staff regard as family, and given back to the community. For these reasons and more Modern Image Salon has been selected as the 2024 Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.

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Construction begins on 84-mile bike trail outside Monson

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The first leg of an 84-mile mountain bike trail was built near Monson in Piscataquis County over the summer.

Free Thanksgiving meal at Dexter VFW Post

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 in Dexter is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

Piscataquis County emergency radio system project could have $6.9M cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since 2020 Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

Maine hunters hope to see 72-hour gun purchase waiting period repealed

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The gun rights group that filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Maine law requiring a 72-hour waiting period after purchasing a gun hopes the case makes it all the way to the U.

Maine lawmaker wants to prevent blank ballots from forcing ranked-choice runoffs

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice count that confirmed U.

Proposed county and Unorganized Territory budgets are both up

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The respective finances can still be adjusted if needed over the next few weeks, but both the projected 2025 Piscataquis County budget and 2025-26 Unorganized Territory budget would rise from the current spending plan amounts.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom RUNNING TO A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP — Foxcroft Academy junior Finn Holmes breaks a tackle for a 15-yard touchdown early in the second quarter of the 2024 Class D North championship vs. Winslow on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Hampden Academy. Junior Lucas Sands raises his hands in celebration with senior Silas Topolski also in on the play. Holmes would have a pair of touchdown runs as the Ponies won 27-7 to advance to the state championship for the fourth consecutive season. The team is set to face South champion Wells at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Lewiston High School.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom RUNNING TO A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP — Foxcroft Academy junior Finn Holmes breaks a tackle for a 15-yard touchdown early in the second quarter of the 2024 Class D North championship vs. Winslow on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Hampden Academy. Junior Lucas Sands raises his hands in celebration with senior Silas Topolski also in on the play. Holmes would have a pair of touchdown runs as the Ponies won 27-7 to advance to the state championship for the fourth consecutive season. The team is set to face South champion Wells at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Lewiston High School.

Foxcroft defeats Winslow to win Class D North championship

November 18, 2024

HAMPDEN — A pair of third quarter touchdowns helped Foxcroft Academy break the game open and roll to a 27-7 win over Winslow High School in the Class D North football championship Saturday, Nov. 16 on the turf at Hampden Academy’s Weatherbee Complex.

Milo looks to combine rec department with Brownville’s

MILO — Late last month Milo and Brownville officials held a public hearing on the possibility of merging the two neighboring communities’ recreation departments into a new Penquis Recreation Program.

Foxcroft Academy football players earn all-Big 11 recognition

A dozen Foxcroft Academy football players were named to the 2024 Big 11 Conference all-conference team.

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Reward offered for information on game thieves

Early census oddities

By Nancy Battick One of the frustrating things involving the early U.

Welcome to AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer Each monthly article will focus on seasonal, useful information to keep everyone informed about AARP topics, events, or just fun stuff to do.

Why Maine should get rid of ranked-choice voting

By Matthew Gagnon This week, Maine is once again coming face to face with the foolishness of its decision to adopt ranked-choice voting in 2016.

Growing larger bucks means letting young ones grow

My fears, my hopes

To the Editor; With the election of Donald Trump, I have fears and hopes for the future.

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Calendar of events

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

Church Mission Committee donates to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

Contributed photoFOOD CENTER DONATION — On Nov.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital introduces therapy care in Monson

MONSON — To address the growing need for therapy care close to home, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces the addition of speech therapy and pediatric occupational therapy services to the Northern Light Health Center in Monson.

UMaine Extension offers holiday gifts for gardeners: webinars on demand

If you’re in need of a gift for the gardener in your life, University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of pre-recorded webinars on gardening-related topics.

CPKC Holiday Train prepares to raise money, bring joy to Maine communities

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will roll into Maine on Friday, Nov.

Check out UScellular’s hottest items in the 2024 holiday gift guide

As the holiday shopping season approaches, you’re not alone if your loved ones’ wish lists are filled with the latest tech products.