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Photo courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki DOUBLETOP MOUNTAIN — Courtney Tague of Holden stands atop Doubletop Mountain on Oct. 12, in Baxter State Park.

Photo courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki DOUBLETOP MOUNTAIN — Courtney Tague of Holden stands atop Doubletop Mountain on Oct. 12, in Baxter State Park.

I rated my recent Maine adventures with high school superlatives

October 27, 2024

By Aislinn Sarnacki I’ve been on quite a few outdoor adventures recently, soaking up the last rays of summer and clinging to the colors of fall. So I thought, as a way to share them all with you and give you ideas for future outings, I’d rate them.

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‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ film adaptation opens in theaters Friday

By CBS 13 The movie based on Donn Fendler’s classic survival memoir “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” will finally hit theaters this Friday.

Start a career in the medical field with free CNA training in Greenville

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will hold a free certified nursing assistant training program in Greenville for people who would like to pursue a rewarding career in healthcare.

Despite Maine conflicts over political signs, they may not even work

By Jules Walkup, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s election season, which means it’s almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing political campaign signs in people’s yards or along the sides of roads.

MaineDOT getting over $53 million for rural freight rail upgrades

By Chris Bouchard, St.

4 things the scant polls of Maine tell us to expect on Election Day

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The massive 2020 U.

Austin Theriault’s late Donald Trump-heavy pitch is aimed at Republican voters

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff After seeking a more moderate tone in recent debates rather than promoting former President Donald Trump, state Rep.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SLIPPING THROUGH HIS FINGERS — Foxcroft Academy senior Shane Birungi gets away from John Bapst senior Max Puhlman for an 8-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of 42-20 Pony victory on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Cameron Stadium in Bangor. Foxcroft finished the regular season at 8-0, the team’s third perfect regular season in the last four years during which the program has gone 37-1 in these contests.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SLIPPING THROUGH HIS FINGERS — Foxcroft Academy senior Shane Birungi gets away from John Bapst senior Max Puhlman for an 8-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of 42-20 Pony victory on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Cameron Stadium in Bangor. Foxcroft finished the regular season at 8-0, the team’s third perfect regular season in the last four years during which the program has gone 37-1 in these contests.

Ponies cap off undefeated regular season with win at John Bapst

October 28, 2024

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer BANGOR — Foxcroft Academy jumped out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter during a Class D North football game at John Bapst Memorial High School on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 26 on the turf at Cameron Stadium.

More than 20 years in the making, how I shot my 1st moose

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff In the moment of truth, my .

Foxcroft and Dexter runners qualify for state X-C championships

BELFAST — Five runners between the Foxcroft Academy and Dexter Regional High School cross country teams earned berths in Saturday’s Class C championships by virtue of their performances at the Class C North finals on Saturday, Oct.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Austin Theriault is the best choice for CD 2

To the Editor; I believe that the citizens of this great state would be best served by voting for Austin Theriault in the 2nd Congressional District race.

PRYMCA is not Old Town Orono YMCA’s piggy bank

To the Editor; The closing of the Piscataquis Regional YMCA as executed by the Old Town Orono Y board was frankly disgusting, cowardly, and pathetic.

Think of caregivers when you vote

To the Editor; Caregivers in Maine need support now more than ever before.

PRYMCA a vital resource for the community

To the Editor; An open letter to the Old Town Orono YMCA Board of Directors: We are faithful, active members of the PRYMCA.

To the Old Town Orono YMCA Board of Directors

To the Editor; On behalf of myself and all the others whom use the Piscataquis Regional YMCA in Dover-Foxcroft, I employ you to follow through with your promises and turn the facility, its assets, and the endowment back to the community it represents and those that started it.

Keep Guerin in the Maine Senate

To the Editor; I’m urging everyone to vote for Stacey Guerin for the Maine Senate.

Living BrowseLiving

Dover Low Vision Group meets Friday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.

UMaine Extension 4-H online information session for aspiring volunteers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.

Fall Folk Festival returns Nov. 9

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 2024 Fall Folk Festival, presented by the Maine Highlands Council for the Arts, will take place at the Central Hall Commons at 152 East Main Street, from 11 a.

Versant Power supports Penquis heating assistance program

BANGOR — Versant Power has made a $20,000 donation to Penquis’ heating assistance program that helps heat Maine families’ homes this winter.

UScellular offers top tech tips for a safe Halloween

Halloween is a busy time of the year for families, with children anxiously grabbing their costumes to collect candy with their family and friends.

Local quilter sews for cancer patients

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Quilting has been a lifelong hobby for Lee Priest, and when it came time to reduce her fabric supply, she decided to put her talent to work to serve others.