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Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy PONY PRIDE WINNERS — Division winners at the 2026 Pony Pride 3.8K on Aug. 1 were, from left, Zachary Peirce, top male Foxcroft Academy alumni runner; Ethen Eakright, overall race winner; Whitney Edwards, top female Foxcroft Academy alumni runner; Stacylyn Doore, first overall female runner; and Kynsley Nelson, youngest race entrant.

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy PONY PRIDE WINNERS — Division winners at the 2026 Pony Pride 3.8K on Aug. 1 were, from left, Zachary Peirce, top male Foxcroft Academy alumni runner; Ethen Eakright, overall race winner; Whitney Edwards, top female Foxcroft Academy alumni runner; Stacylyn Doore, first overall female runner; and Kynsley Nelson, youngest race entrant.

Twenty run in Foxcroft Academy’s Pony Pride 3.8K

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy graduates, community members and visitors to the region kicked off the Saturday of Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend on Aug. 1 by running in the 2026 edition of the Pony Pride road race.

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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.

Maine Community Foundation awarded $400,000 national grant to grow civic engagement from the ground up

PORTLAND – The Maine Community Foundation announced it has been awarded a 2026 Civic Hub grant from the Trust for Civic Life, a national grantmaker supporting rural communities.

Bangor Savings Bank president and CEO to retire after more than a decade at the helm

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt will soon take the helm of Bangor Savings Bank, the largest bank based in Maine, as its 13th president and CEO.

Greenville woman on way to Florida missing

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Greenville police say an 83-year-old woman who was traveling from Maine to Florida is missing.

Hands-on Buffer Planting Workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the Sebec Lake Association, the Town of Dover-Foxcroft and Moosehead Regional Land Trust to host Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm for a hands-on Buffer Planting Workshop on Saturday, Aug.

Dam operator says Penobscot River flows met federal requirements during outage

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The operator of the McKay Station hydroelectric facility said water continued to flow into the West Branch of the Penobscot River during July 27’s turbine shutdown, meeting the minimum release requirements under its federal license.

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Bangor Daily News file photo CLASS OF 2026 —- Foxcroft Academy's Antonio Ayala tries to pin Logan Lord of host school Ellsworth during the 126-pound championship at the 2016 Penobscot Valley Conference Wrestling Championship. Ayala is one of five members in this year’s Foxcroft Academy Athletic Hall of Fame class.

Bangor Daily News file photo CLASS OF 2026 —- Foxcroft Academy's Antonio Ayala tries to pin Logan Lord of host school Ellsworth during the 126-pound championship at the 2016 Penobscot Valley Conference Wrestling Championship. Ayala is one of five members in this year’s Foxcroft Academy Athletic Hall of Fame class.

Foxcroft Academy announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday night, Aug. 1 during the 2026 FA Alumni & Friends Trivia Night and More Extravaganza event, Foxcroft Academy announced the 2026 inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Foxcroft Academy Alumni Golf Scramble results

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The annual Foxcroft Academy Golf Scramble was played on Aug.

New trapping regulations take effect in Maine this fall, including early raccoon season

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine trappers will see several changes this fall, including an early raccoon season and other updates to the state’s rules.

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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.

Why cadastral maps matter

By Nancy Battick Today, few people rely on physical maps to navigate.

Maine conservation group wins national award for hunter education

Court should agree with Maine voters that large super PAC contributions warp democracy

By Tom Daschle, John McKernan, Olympica Snowe and Tim Wirth We come from different states and political parties.

We should turn our outrage into lasting change to support survivors of violence

By Francine Garland Stark and Regina Rooney Maine’s political landscape was upended by the revelations about Graham Platner’s behavior toward women.

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Milo Garden Club Annual Summer Fair & Plant Sale will be Thursday

MILO — Milo Garden Club Annual Summer Fair & Plant Sale will be Thursday, Aug.

Shahin earns Vermont State president’s list honors

RANDOLPH CENTER, Vermont — Vermont State University is pleased to recognize Maia Shahin of Guilford for earning a place on the president’s list for spring 2026.

Transportation Assessment for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties

The Transportation Assessment for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties report was prepared by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine in partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

University of Maine-Augusta spring president’s, dean’s lists students

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the spring 2026 full-time and part-time president’s lists and full-time and part-time dean’s lists.

Crane named to Iowa State University dean’s list

AMES, Iowa — Claire Fogler of Exeter has been named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University.

Penquis’ ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ school supply drive

BANGOR — Penquis is launching its annual “We’ve Got Your Back” school supply drive, inviting community members to donate new backpacks, school supplies or funds to help 1,200 children begin the school year with confidence.