1 day ago 6-run fourth helps Dexter defeat Mattanawcook and move to 4-0 DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School and Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln both entered Monday, April 22’s Class C North softball contest with unblemished records during the first week of the season.
3 days ago Dexter boys track finishes fifth in Old Town OLD TOWN — The Dexter Regional High School boys outdoor track and field team began the 2024 season by placing fifth among a field of 11 teams at Old Town High School on April 19.
3 days ago Penquis’ Chai finishes fourth in triple jump BANGOR — Penquis Valley High School junior Lucas Chai came in fourth in the triple jump at a Penquis Valley Conference outdoor track and field meet on Saturday, April 20 at Cameron Stadium.
5 days ago Conlogue named women’s outdoor track NAC Co-Rookie of the Week BANGOR — The North Atlantic Conference announced its weekly track & field awards on April 16 and Husson University freshman Abigail Conlogue of Brownville has been named Co-Rookie of the Week.
6 days ago Foxcroft boys track finishes third at season opener BREWER — The Foxcroft Academy outdoor track and field team began the 2024 season with a Penobscot Valley Conference meet hosted by Brewer High School at the Brewer Community School on April 17.
1 week ago Northern Forest Center offers grants to get youth active outdoors The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.
1 week ago Foxcroft Academy football kicker from Haiti looks forward to opportunity at UMaine By Sam Canfield, Bangor Daily News Staff Kemsley Marsters is committed to play for the University of Maine’s football team, and he’s only been playing the sport for three years.
2 weeks ago Hiking in Baxter State Park was challenging in rain and snow By Ron Chase Following three days of remarkable spring-like weather, the final three days of our six-day Baxter State Park expedition in the South Branch Pond region was dominated by challenging weather.
2 weeks ago Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race returns May 11 Get your canoes and kayaks ready! The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race will be Saturday, May 11.
2 weeks ago Last year’s wet summer means fewer adolescent wild turkeys By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The wet weather last year during nesting and brood rearing means hunters will see fewer immature turkeys this year and adults next, but there should be plenty to hunt when the season opens on April 29, according to the state’s bird biologist.
2 weeks ago Penquis’ Chai selected for Lobster Bowl cheer team Penquis Valley High School senior Layla Chai has made school history by being the first member of the Patriot cheer program to be selected for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic.
3 weeks ago Readers offer some ingenious fire-building tricks By Aislinn Sarnacki A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about how to build a campfire in an emergency situation, such as if you’re lost in the woods and have to spend the night in the cold.
3 weeks ago Penquis Valley High School won’t field a softball team this season MILO — Due to a low number of players, Penquis Valley High School will not have a softball team for the 2024 season.
3 weeks ago Climb on Barrel Ridge in Baxter State Park offers rugged terrain By Ron Chase We were greeted with another remarkable late-winter day when six of us arose in the bunkhouse at South Branch Pond on the third day of our Baxter State Park expedition.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago Three local players selected for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic A pair of players from Foxcroft Academy and another from Dexter Regional High School football team have been selected for the 2024 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, scheduled for Saturday, July 20 at Lewiston High School.
3 weeks ago Maine could get $30M to improve its vast trail system By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine’s beloved outdoor trail network could receive millions of dollars of improvements under a proposal conservationists have asked lawmakers to put before voters.
3 weeks ago Snowmobile registrations are the lowest in 8 years By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Late season snow hasn’t bailed out Maine’s beleaguered snowmobile season, as rains and wind melt the state’s white gold.