
Moosehead area events
If you’re heading to the Moosehead Lake region for Independence Day weekend in 2026, you can look forward to a classic small-town Maine Fourth: lakeside fireworks, a downtown parade, craft fairs, family events, and live music around the harbor. The Moosehead Lake region hosts multiple fireworks…
Read MoreFrom quiet mill town to creative destination: Monson’s new identity
WRITTEN BY EMILY BURNHAM Since launching in the summer of 2018, Monson Arts in the Piscataquis County town of the same name has been a transformational cultural force for the entire Moosehead region — most obviously in Monson itself, of course. After all, between 2016 and…
Read MoreDiscover Milo
WRITTEN BY KATIE SMITH Nestled where the Sebec, Piscataquis, and Pleasant rivers meet, Milo, which includes the village of Derby, is also known as “The Town of Three Rivers.” It’s a quiet historic railroad town known for its fishing and boating spots. Its close proximity to…
Read MoreFinding a bit of Magic in Piscataquis County
WRITTEN BY JOANNA O’LEARY Sometimes you want to go where everything is magic. Residents of Piscataquis County are fortunate enough to have two charming businesses that fit the bill: Triple Goddess Apothecary and BackWoods Magik. Whether or not you believe in magic (though we hope you…
Read MoreHiking in Piscataquis County
WRITTEN BY KATIE SMITH Whether you’re an avid hiker tackling new trails every weekend or someone who enjoys the occasional family hike, Piscataquis County is a beautiful place to explore. Named from an Abenaki word meaning “branch of the river,” Piscataquis County is one of the…
Read MoreHistoric sights not to miss in Piscataquis County
WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS Piscataquis County has many interesting historic sights to see. More than 50 of those sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Many are related to the logging industry. With the recent arrival of warm weather, it would be…
Read MoreLocal food truck favorites
WRITTEN BY JOANNA O’LEARY There is a very narrow window during which one can comfortably visit a food truck without having to navigate some sort of frozen precipitation. And while mobile food purveyors used to be few and far between in rural Maine, the options for…
Read More

