6+ hour, 34+ min ago   (397+ words) This September, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month by giving Maine library card holders a day to enjoy the state’s great outdoors — free of charge. On Saturday, Sept. 19, simply show your…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (288+ words) Maine students, like most Americans, are well aware of the challenges in our economic landscape. From rising prices to AI’s impact on the entry-level job market, high school and college students are understandably wondering what the future may hold. Despite…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (272+ words) The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 Maine high school graduates have received the 2026 Worthington Scholarship. Founded by Beverly and the late David Worthington, the scholarships empowers Maine students not only to begin college, but to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (601+ words) CHARLESTON — Students attending the SeDoMoCha School and Foxcroft Academy are now about a week into classes for the 2026-27 academic year. “Again it was a great day, lots of smiles and lots of hugs,” Superintendent Stacy Shorey said about the first…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (109+ words) Piscataquis Observer Username or Email Address Extension 4-H hosts youth fashion show and art sale BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative’s second annual Railyard Runway and Kids Only Art Show and Sale…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (237+ words) By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Read and Feed’s Michelle Fagan never knows what to expect when she hits the road with her bundle of books and produce (all are free!) stopping at various area locations. Catch her on Sept....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (657+ words) DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School science teacher Alyson Saunders is one of 100 educators from across the country chosen for the Society for Science 2026-27 Advocate Program to help advance STEM research programs. This year’s cohort has 13 lead advocates to mentor 87 advocates…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (239+ words) By Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine You know, one of the great privileges of serving as your governor is working with so many veterans to make sure they have all the opportunities that they deserve in our state. Our state is…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (185+ words) Piscataquis Observer Username or Email Address Foxcroft Academy to hold postgraduate fair, open house DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Foxcroft Academy will host its annual Fall Open House. It’s a chance for all Foxcroft Academy students and their families to visit…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (468+ words) DEXTER — Students across the Dexter area will be starting classes soon with the first full day of school for all in SAD 46 on Thursday, Aug. 27. Administrators have been preparing for the 2026-27 academic year, and they updated the district directors during…...