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No lingering nor’easter effects expected for Monday eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff After Thursday’s nor’easter moves out of Maine, the weather is looking up.

Two groups partner to restore salmon and trout in Pleasant River

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Appalachian Mountain Club and the Atlantic Salmon Federation have formed a partnership to restore salmon and brook trout habitat in Piscataquis County, according to the groups on April 3.

Work continues on RSU 68 budget

SeDoMoCha principal will be departing for DRHS DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.

Leaving a legacy of life, April is Donate Life Month

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Events planned to celebrate happy childhoods

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizes the importance of communities working together to strengthen families.

Where you can view the solar eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.

Mills promotes Maine as premier eclipse destination, urges preparation

ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.

You can find crystals and comic books at this new store

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A couple who moved to Maine from Minnesota last year has turned its passions for metaphysical items, comic books and collectibles into a joint venture in Dover-Foxcroft.

Johnston’s work displayed at Portland Museum of Art

Photo courtesy of Monique Johnston HONORED ARTIST — Foxcroft Academy senior Conner Johnston was recently honored at the Portland Museum of Art as part of the 2024 Youth Art Month celebration in March.

GFWC Miosac Club news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC MIOSAC Club met Tuesday, March 19 with 11 members and one guest present.

Author Doiron caps off busy April at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library April is shaping up to be a series of very fortunate events at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.

SeDoMoCha’s March Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School held the March Student in the Spotlight Assembly on Tuesday, March 26.

Man fell through pond ice while fleeing from Penobscot sheriff’s deputies

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Parkman man fell through pond ice in Dexter while fleeing from sheriff’s deputies late last week.

Chadbourne receives PCHS MPA Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Scott Chadbourne of Sangerville, a senior at Piscataquis Community High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Keane announced.

50 years ago, Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ changed literature — and Maine

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Paul and Melissa Stearns both remember the day they found out that Mr.

3 ways to ensure your solar eclipse glasses are safe

If you’re lucky enough to witness Maine’s first total solar eclipse since the 1960s on April 8, you’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

Scientists are puzzled by increasingly abundant bird species in Maine’s North Woods

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Amid the bleak reports about a precipitous loss in numbers and types of birds around North America and the rest of the world is a glimmer of hope in Maine’s North Woods.

Day is ‘Locura de marzo 2024’ winner

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School LOCURA DE MARZO WINNER — Teegan Day was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Locura de marzo 2024” competition in the Spanish classes.

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