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Photo courtesy of Dola Holland ATOP KATAHDIN — Ten-year-old Liam Holland celebrates after reaching Katahdin on Aug. 4, completing the 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail with his father, Dola, in 172 days.

Photo courtesy of Dola Holland ATOP KATAHDIN — Ten-year-old Liam Holland celebrates after reaching Katahdin on Aug. 4, completing the 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail with his father, Dola, in 172 days.

This 10-year-old just completed the Appalachian Trail

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ten-year-old Liam Holland and his father, Dola, set off on the Appalachian Trail on Feb. 13 and summited Katahdin on Aug.

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Declaration of Independence coming to Foxcroft Academy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Maine Historical Society is providing everyone with the opportunity to view one of the nation’s most important documents.

What can Mainers expect during the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse? A UMaine expert explains.

ORONO — Mainers will have a rare opportunity to watch the moon partially cover the sun on Wednesday, Aug.

Penobscot County commissioner accepted free trip from companies that want to build new jail

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioner Andre Cushing may be unable to participate in discussions and votes about the new jail proposal after accepting a free trip from two companies that could build the facility.

Sidewalk will provide safe route to Penquis Valley School

MILO — When Penquis Valley School students return to class later in the month, they will have a safe walking route in place with the installation of a sidewalk along Penquis Drive off West Main Street.

Fall athletics will kick off school year at SeDoMoCha

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The first full day of classes in RSU 68 will be Wednesday, Aug.

Land trust plans for the future of Moosehead Lake Region

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For nearly two years the Moosehead Regional Land Trust has been working to conserve and protect the headwaters of the Kennebec and Penobscot River watersheds and sustain the tradition of public access to land in the Moosehead Lake Region and beyond.

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Contributed photo CHUCK A DUCK — Chuck, the Piscataquis Regional Food Center's oversized duck mascot, gets hit with some of his small friends during the inaugural “Chuck a Duck” fundraiser during an intermission of the Foxcroft Academy alumni hockey game on July 31 at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena. Funds benefitted the ice arena and food center.

Contributed photo CHUCK A DUCK — Chuck, the Piscataquis Regional Food Center's oversized duck mascot, gets hit with some of his small friends during the inaugural “Chuck a Duck” fundraiser during an intermission of the Foxcroft Academy alumni hockey game on July 31 at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena. Funds benefitted the ice arena and food center.

Hundreds of ducks take flight during inaugural ‘Chuck a Duck’ fundraiser

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It wasn’t raining outside the Piscataquis County Ice Arena Friday night, July 31 but between periods of the Foxcroft Academy alumni hockey game, hundreds of bright yellow rubber ducks came flying through the air. Children, families and hockey fans filled the stands with adopted ducks in hand, eagerly waiting for their chance to “Chuck a Duck.

‘The Maine Outdoors’ radio show ends abruptly after 30 years

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff “The Maine Outdoors,” an outdoors radio show hosted by former Bangor Daily News Managing Editor V.

Foxcroft Academy announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday night, Aug.

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The Maine fishing legend known as ‘Mr. Trout’ has died at 96

Expanding local food production and agriculture education across Maine

Trapping is inhumane

To the Editor; A recent article listed new animal trapping regulations in Maine.

These people are threatening Maine’s fish and game

2024 election should be reviewed to see if Donald Trump really won

To the Editor; The issue of election security seems to obsess President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer By August, Maine’s farm stands and farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh produce.

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Free online course for forest products sector careers

The Business of Maine’s Forest Products Sector course, now in its third year, is back and is available statewide in a new on-demand, self-paced, online format.

Piano concert Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church

SANGERVILLE — Pianist Margery Aumann will present a concert of classical music on Sunday, Aug.

Calendar of events

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

Maine Red Hot Dog Festival returns to Dexter on Saturday

DEXTER — The Maine Red Hot Festival will be back in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug.

Friends of the Dexter Meeting House events

DEXTER — On Saturday, Aug.

Maine DHHS releases $30M to strengthen rural hospital resiliency

AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Office of Affordable Health Care, announced the release of $30 million in funding through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program to help strengthen the long-term financial health and sustainability of rural hospitals across Maine.