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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 1,000 POINTS — PCHS senior Brady Gaw holds the ball he used to reach the 1,000-point milestone during the second quarter of the season opener against Greenville on Dec. 5. Play was stopped for a brief ceremony with remarks by Athletic Director Tom Panciera. Gaw is the seventh PCHS player to score 1,000 points.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 1,000 POINTS — PCHS senior Brady Gaw holds the ball he used to reach the 1,000-point milestone during the second quarter of the season opener against Greenville on Dec. 5. Play was stopped for a brief ceremony with remarks by Athletic Director Tom Panciera. Gaw is the seventh PCHS player to score 1,000 points.

Gaw reaches 1,000-point milestone

December 8, 2025

GUILFORD — A childhood sports goal has been realized for Piscataquis Community School senior Brady Gaw. A jump shot early in the second quarter of the Pirates’ 2025-26 opener against Greenville High School on Dec.

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Everything you need to know about snowmobiling in Maine this winter

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor With winter setting in, snowmobile enthusiasts across Maine are gearing up for another season on the trails.

Greenville looks to revise land use ordinance with motorsports definition inclusion

GREENVILLE — A proposed revision to Greenville’s land use ordinance which involves a new definition pertaining to motorsports businesses has been developed by the planning board.

Do I need to remove the snow off my home’s roof?

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Surviving and enjoying winter in Maine takes certain skills, knowledge and gear to stay safe, warm and dry.

TCTC among Teens to Trails grant winners

Teens to Trails is thrilled to announce that 21 schools across Maine have been awarded $600 grants to establish or enhance their outdoor clubs, providing students with transformative opportunities to connect with nature.

New Greenville code enforcement officer is on the job

GREENVILLE — Greenville will not be without a code enforcement officer as the position has been filled before the departure of Ron Sarol.

How Piscataquis County became the state’s most popular housing market

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s most rural county is set to see the most homes sold per capita in the state for the third straight year.

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom PLAYER OF THE YEAR — PCHS senior Brady Gaw has been named the boys 8-Person Player of the Year by the Maine Soccer Coaches Association.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom PLAYER OF THE YEAR — PCHS senior Brady Gaw has been named the boys 8-Person Player of the Year by the Maine Soccer Coaches Association.

Gaw among the best soccer players in Maine

December 9, 2025

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor The player of the year awards have been handed out in Maine high school soccer, and several talented players from the Bangor area have taken home top honors in their class. The Maine Soccer Coaches Association awarded its Player of the Year trophies for boys and girls Class A-D along with 8-person competition at its annual All-Star banquet over the weekend.

Eighteen from the region run in Millinocket Marathon/Half-Marathon

MILLINOCKET — Eighteen runners from across the region took part in the 10th annual Millinocket Half-Marathon on Saturday, Dec.

Pony wrestling finishes first at Detour Invitational

BUCKSPORT — The Foxcroft Academy wrestling team finished in first place at the 2025 2025 Ryan Detour Invitational at Bucksport High School on Saturday, Dec.

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New challenges for funeral records

At the September meeting of the Wassebec Genealogical Society, Ethan Annis of the Lary Funeral Home spoke about trends regarding funerals.

Why birds ignore your feeder until the first snow

By Bob Duchesne By Thanksgiving, I figured my local bears were done tearing up bird feeders in my neighborhood.

Need more well-trained medical personnel, not fewer

To the Editor; The Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 (the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed in July) called for some changes in health care educational student loan programs that will adversely affect the number of health care professionals in certain fields.

Maine’s ‘2nd paycheck’ is at risk

To the Editor; Talking about conservation during times of economic stress is difficult, but how to bring more folks to support the future of Maine’s woods, waters, and wildlife assets? Maybe there’s a better way to understand their value.

Lesson from My Lai on unlawful orders

To the Editor; In response to a letter by Richard de Grasse, concerning failure to obey orders leading to mutiny: As a Vietnam era vet, post-My Lai Massacre, I received much training on what “illegal orders” consist of.

A winter surprise for Maine hunting and fishing lovers

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5 ways Maine homeowners can prepare their property for winter

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff As temperatures continue to drop, Mainers are reminded that winter is on the way, bringing with it all the beauty and challenges of the season.

Christine B. Foundation urges rapid fundraising to meet nutrition needs of cancer patients and families

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Maine man makes case for preserving historic state’s military sites in new book

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff As Arend Thibodeau toured the former Caswell Air Force Station during the summer of 2024, he had an epiphany.

Three Aroostook schools join local project in regional comprehensive high school applicant pool

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff Three of the five largest high schools in Aroostook County are exploring forming a singular regional high school for central Aroostook.

Milo Elementary to represent Piscataquis County in winter games competition

MILO — Milo Elementary will be joining schools across the state in the new year in a friendly competition designed to help turn winter into a season of movement, learning and community spirit.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates food to six local backpack programs

DEXTER — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union recently donated nearly 800 pounds of non-perishable food to six local backpack programs serving students in the communities surrounding its branch locations.