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Bun Run 5K results from Dexter’s Maine Red Hot Dog Festival

Again in 2017 the Bun Run 5K kicked off the second annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 12 as over 50 runners took part on the course through town.

Nelson wins second straight Pony Pride 5K during Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend

For the last 21 years Foxcroft Academy graduates, community members, and visitors to the region have been able to kick off the Saturday of Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend/Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming by running in the Pony Pride 5K. 2016 Foxcroft Academy graduate Cooper Nelson, a rising sophomore on the University of Maine cross country and track teams, repeated as the Pony Pride winner.

Local contingent joins nearly 7,000 at TD Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth

Seven residents from the region took part in the 20th annual TD Beach to Beacon 10K on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 5, being part of 6,879 finishers from Maine and across the world to cover the 6.2 miles.

Moosehead Lake region fishing report

As a fisheries manager, our inventory is fish and knowing how many fish are in a body of water would be ideal, but we rarely have the ability to measure this. Fish won’t hold still long enough for us to count them!

Friends of Community Fitness holds annual 5K and kids fun run for Guilford’s Piscataquis River Festival

Friends of Community Fitness held its 12th annual Fitness 5K, as part of the Piscataquis River Festival, on the morning of July 29.

D-F couple to be honored as ‘People of the Year’ by Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance

On Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Hyde School the Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance (MAWA) will be recognizing Rich and Cindy Johnson of Dover-Foxcroft as the MAWA People of the Year for their outstanding dedication and support to the sport of wrestling in Maine.

Dozens from the region conquer the Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River

Several dozen area residents braved four miles filled with obstacles to complete the 2017 Tough Mountain Challenge on July 29 at Sunday River.

Foxcroft Academy’s Pony Pride 5K set for Aug. 5

In conjunction with Foxcroft Academy’s Alumni Weekend and the Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming, the 21st annual Pony Pride will be open to all and run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. For the second year in a row, the event is starting and ending on the campus of Foxcroft Academy.

Moosehead Lake region fishing report

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will hold public hearings on proposed fishing regulations in the upcoming weeks. The closest hearing to Greenville will be in Millinocket at the Baxter Park Inn Conference Room, (935 Central Street) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26.

Former Foxcroft Academy soccer star stays in the game with his own youth camp

As he considers his future in the sport following a serious knee injury last summer shortly before starting college, for the second consecutive year Dover-Foxcroft resident and 2016 Foxcroft Academy graduate Tino Ayala helped dozens of younger players in kindergarten through grade 8 improve their skills through his Ayala Soccer Academy July 10-14 on campus of the SeDoMoCha School.

West rolls past East in Lobster Bowl

The West roared out to a 26-0 lead, then went on to put up the most points it has ever scored in a Lobster Bowl with a 55-18 victory over the East at Thornton Academy's Hill Stadium on a sunny Saturday, July 15. Net proceeds from the game go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

PCHS promotes JV coach to lead boys basketball team

Alden Gregory is not unlike most Maine high school basketball fans, sharing a love for the sport and understanding its importance in helping the non-snow lovers among the populace cope with the most challenging time of year.

Rowell’s Navigators hold off Acadians to remain undefeated at home

The team faced a few pitching jams, but the Rowell’s Navigators came away unscathed in the end to defeat the Trenton Acadians 6-4 in a Junior American Legion game on July 7 at Foxcroft Academy.

Record 90 entrants run in Sebec Village Fourth of July 5K

A record field of 90 runners took part in the annual 5K road race to start the 2017 Fourth of July festivities in Sebec Village. Garth Altenbury had the fastest time of the 90 participants, as he covered the 3.1 miles in a time of 19 minutes, 10 seconds.

Sebec Fourth of July canoe race results

A total of 14 craft were entered into 13 different classes during the annual Sebec Lake canoe race held mid-morning as part of the Fourth of July festivities in the village.

Summer competition helps wrestlers prepare for the winter season at Foxcroft Academy camp

For the 16th consecutive summer wrestlers in grades 5-12 from across Maine came to town to learn new techniques and skills they can use during the upcoming scholastic season at the Foxcroft Academy Competition Camp held June 27-30.

Run on a wild pitch gives Rowell’s Navigators an extra innings victory

For the second time in as many home games during the young Junior American Legion season, the Rowell’s Navigators earned a walk-off victory. The victory during a June 28 contest vs. the Bangor Cadets was earned with the go-ahead run coming on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth.

Runners young and old earn their treats on Saturday morning at Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

The Piscataquis Regional YMCA kicked off the 2017 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on June 24 with the its annual Earn Your Whoopie Pie 3K and Kids’ 1K Fun Run, with both races starting on River Street.

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