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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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Hey Bangor, rent control doesn’t work

By Matthew Gagnon It is the old, terrible and universally rejected idea that simply refuses to die.

Remembering legendary Maine guides

Maine’s broadband revolution requires cooperation

By Andrew Butcher Maine is at the precipice of a broadband revolution.

Census pitfalls

By Nancy Battick All genealogists avidly use the census for information about their ancestors.

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.

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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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.

Calendar of events

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

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.

Greenville to celebrate 30th annual Maine Forest Heritage Days

GREENVILLE — The 31st annual Maine Forest Heritage Days is scheduled for Friday, Aug.

Evans bill to amend law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

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.