Welcome to our County

Our county is the size of the State of Connecticut, and is located in central Maine. We have a population of just over 17,000 people and with our miles and miles of forested land with a population of less than six inhabitants per square mile, we are still considered a "frontier county." Natural resources are an important part of our heritage, both for work and for play.

Welcome to this haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking or a quiet weekend at a summer cottage can all be enjoyed here. Read a book by the fire this winter, or bundle up and hit our miles of snowmobile and cross country ski trails. Pull big fish up through auger holes and take plenty of pictures for the folks back home!!

We are very proud of our region, and love to share Maine’s great outdoors where eagles still fly and deer graze the fields. After admiring the local flora and fauna, be sure to come into town for dinner, shopping and a show.

 

The Courthouse

Is now open to the public.

Current Courthouse hours are 8 AM to 4 PM
Monday through Friday

Courthouse telephone number: 207-564-2240 x4

 

The Peaks House

Is now open to the public. 

  

Piscataquis County Holidays for 2023

  • Monday, January 2 - New Years Day
  • Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Monday, February 20 - Washington’s Birthday/President's Day
  • Monday, April 17 – Patriot Day
  • Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day
  • Monday, June 19 - Juneteenth
  • Monday, July 4 - Independence Day
  • Monday, September 4 - Labor Day
  • Monday, October 9 - Indigenous People Day
  • Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day
  • Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday, November 24 – Thanksgiving Friday
  • Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day

Next Commissioner Meeting

  • March 21, 2023 Agenda +

    This meeting will be in person and available online. Read More
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Employment Opportunities

  • Correction Officers +

    The Piscataquis County Jail currently has openings. Full-time Corrections Officer Part-time Corrections OfficerRead More

  • Maintenance/Custodian Worker +

    The Piscataquis County Maintenance Department is hiring for a part-time 25 hour per week Maintenance/Custodian Worker. Read More

  • Corrections Officers / Dispatch +

    The Piscataquis County Jail currently has openings for Full-time Corrections Officer, Part-time Corrections Officer, and Dispatch. Read More

  • PATROL DEPUTY / INVESTIGATOR +

    The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Patrol Deputy/Investigator. Read More

  • Sheriff's Office +

    Click here for the Sheriff's Office Application for Employment (pdf). Read More
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Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023

Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has updated it’s Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2023.

View the 2023 updated plan (pdf)