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Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The first Student in the Spotlight honorees at the SeDoMoCha School were recognized during an Oct. 25 assembly, Pictured are front, from left, kindergarten: Graham Chretien, grade 1: Wyatt Durgin, grade 2: Bentley Towner, grade 3: Owen Rollins, and elementary unified arts: Grace Edgerly. Back, grade 4: Lucas Bisson, grade 5: Katherine Maddocks, grade 6: Kaylee Harris, grade 7: Genevieve LePrevost, grade 8: Elodie Vail, and middle school unified arts: Avery Pomerleau.

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The first Student in the Spotlight honorees at the SeDoMoCha School were recognized during an Oct. 25 assembly, Pictured are front, from left, kindergarten: Graham Chretien, grade 1: Wyatt Durgin, grade 2: Bentley Towner, grade 3: Owen Rollins, and elementary unified arts: Grace Edgerly. Back, grade 4: Lucas Bisson, grade 5: Katherine Maddocks, grade 6: Kaylee Harris, grade 7: Genevieve LePrevost, grade 8: Elodie Vail, and middle school unified arts: Avery Pomerleau.

SeDoMoCha recognizes Student in the Spotlight honorees

November 4, 2024

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School’s first Student in the Spotlight assembly was held on Friday, Oct. 25.

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Jared Golden narrowly fends off Austin Theriault in Maine’s 2nd District

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine voters reject effort to restore pine tree flag

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine rejected an effort to change the state flag in Tuesday’s election, capping a passionate debate that has taken place for decades over the state’s culture and history.

Winner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race still being determined

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press LEWISTON — Democratic U.

Angus King wins 3rd term becoming Maine’s oldest-ever senator

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Ryalls, FNP joins Northern Light Primary Care, Dover-Foxcroft team

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome Destiny Ryalls, FNP, to its practitioner team at Northern Light Primary Care, Dover-Foxcroft.

Nov. 5 local election results

HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis (88 percent of precincts reported) James White, R-Guilford* 3,258 W.

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File photo courtesy of Melissa Huang) PAIR OF DEER – Two whitetail deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats.

File photo courtesy of Melissa Huang) PAIR OF DEER – Two whitetail deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats.

Here are the deer hunting hotspots in Maine

November 4, 2024

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Experienced Mainers have favorite places where they hunt for deer. But if you are new to hunting or Maine, finding places to hunt where you might be successful is a challenge.

Dexter girls stay perfect with semifinal shutout over Shead

DEXTER — A very fast start with three goals in the first four-plus minutes helped second-seeded Dexter Regional High School defeat No.

PCHS tops Southern Aroostook to advance to regional final

GUILFORD — When the second-seeded Piscataquis Community High School boys and No.

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It’s the day after the election, and everything will be just fine

By Matthew Gagnon It is unpopular to say this now, but the world is not going to end because your candidate didn’t win Tuesday night.

Gagnon right about podcasts

To the Editor; Though I rarely agree with Matthew Gagnon, his column on the value of podcasts in fostering value as more nuanced political discussion made sense to me.

This is how Canada dealt with smallmouth bass invasion

The Disney classic ‘Bambi’ is a love letter to the Maine woods

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff How old were you when you first watched “Bambi,” the animated Disney classic? You were probably very small.

Not being Donald Trump is not a winning strategy

To the Editor; The letter from Gordon Canning purports to encourage Republicans to vote for Kamala Harris this election cycle.

Political endorsements help fuel distrust in the media

By Matthew Gagnon With less than a week until Election Day, there is a brewing melodrama surrounding newspaper endorsements.

Living BrowseLiving

Milo Garden Club meets Nov. 12

MILO — The Milo Garden Club will hold its November meeting on Tuesday, the 12th, at 1 p.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Guilford UMC Family Fun Night

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church invites all to a Family Fun Night (intergenerational) from 5-6:30 p.

CA Dean Hospital employees honored for years of service

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital celebrated 17 employees for their nearly 200 years of collective service at a recent award ceremony.

Pine Tree Hospice launches programs in ‘Wishes and Living Wills’, ‘Grief Calls’, ‘Grief Support for Children’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice, Piscataquis County’s only state licensed non-medical volunteer organization serving those with life-limiting conditions, care partners, and those grieving, is excited to announce the successful launch of two innovative programs.

Mills Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grant Program

BELFAST — Economic & Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson recently joined community leaders in Belfast to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program.