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Photo courtesy of Our Climate Common via Maine Public BIRD RESEARCH – Researchers are conducting a three-year study of the birds that inhabit 300 sites across Maine's North Woods.
Photo courtesy of Our Climate Common via Maine Public BIRD RESEARCH – Researchers are conducting a three-year study of the birds that inhabit 300 sites across Maine's North Woods.
Researchers look to Maine’s logged North Woods for lessons on protecting birds
August 15, 2022
By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Thirty years ago, as a paper company undertook a massive, 15,000-acre clear-cut near Moosehead Lake, a team of bird researchers had an idea. They wanted to document how songbirds are affected by commercial forest practices across a large landscape.
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Hobbs promoted to master sergeant
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PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations
The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).
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The secret to avoiding the 143-mile detour in Jackman was to know a local
JACKMAN, Maine — Meghan Calkins, owner of Smokin’ Barrels, drove her regular route to work on Tuesday morning.
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The drought is forcing Maine anglers to change where and when they fish
By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.
3 days ago
Jackman road reopens following washout
By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Route 6/15 in Jackman has reopened after heavy rainfall washed it out and forced its closure.
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Evans bill to assist uninsured residents goes into effect
AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Rep.
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​​UMaine field hockey team favored to repeat as conference champions
August 12, 2022
Dexter grad Webber among players to replace in 2022 By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff ORONO — The University of Maine’s field hockey team earned its first America East tournament championship and NCAA Division I Tournament berth last fall. English goalkeeper Mia Borley played a pivotal role in the team’s success, becoming the first Black Bear to be named America East’s Goalkeeper of the Year and then following that up by being chosen the America East Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
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Jim Robinson Field House opened to the public
FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.
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Four from region run in TD Beach to Beacon 10K
CAPE ELIZABETH – Four runners from across the region were among the 5,300-plus taking part in the 2022 TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday morning.
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3 days ago
Hey Bangor, rent control doesn’t work
By Matthew Gagnon It is the old, terrible and universally rejected idea that simply refuses to die.
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Remembering legendary Maine guides
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Maine’s broadband revolution requires cooperation
By Andrew Butcher Maine is at the precipice of a broadband revolution.
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Census pitfalls
By Nancy Battick All genealogists avidly use the census for information about their ancestors.
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This is the perfect time to jig for deep-water lake trout
By Leighton Wass Summertime fishing for togue, or lakers as they are called outside of Maine, has evolved over the years from trolling with metal lines (braided copper and monel) to lead core lines, and finally to downriggers.
2 weeks ago
We need more community services, not jail cells
To the Editor; I oppose a proposed multimillion dollar expansion of the Penobscot County Jail.
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7 days ago
Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade celebrates municipal merger
Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.
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Calendar of events
Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.
7 days ago
National trainers to provide domestic violence and HIV training
The National Network to End Domestic Violence will be providing a two-day training for local advocates using the Positively Safe project curriculum on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV prevention.
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Greenville to celebrate 30th annual Maine Forest Heritage Days
GREENVILLE — The 31st annual Maine Forest Heritage Days is scheduled for Friday, Aug.
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Evans bill to amend law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect
AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.
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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.
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Alleged gun threat paused Dover-Foxcroft fireworks show over weekend
This story has been updated.
2 weeks ago
Solutions sought for downtown Greenville parking issues
GREENVILLE — With many visitors coming to Greenville to enjoy the sites downtown as well as Moosehead Lake and other nearby natural attractions, parking spaces have become harder and harder to find for tourists and locals alike.
2 weeks ago
Penobscot County administrator is leaving after less than 2 years on the job
By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County’s top administrator has resigned after less than two years on the job, citing personal circumstances and a desire to be closer to family located across the country.

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