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Photo courtesy of Adam Smith 24 HOURS OF DISC GOLF — Adam Smith of Dexter disc golfed for 24 hours straight at Black Stream Disc Golf in Sangerville on June 20 to benefit the Paul McBeth Foundation. He surpassed his goal of 240 holes with 266 and raised $866.

Photo courtesy of Adam Smith 24 HOURS OF DISC GOLF — Adam Smith of Dexter disc golfed for 24 hours straight at Black Stream Disc Golf in Sangerville on June 20 to benefit the Paul McBeth Foundation. He surpassed his goal of 240 holes with 266 and raised $866.

Dexter man completes 24-hour disc golf challenge

Adam Smith of Dexter, who teaches at the Tri-County Technical Center, played disc golf for 24 hours straight on Saturday, June 20, at Black Stream Disc Golf on Burrough Road in Sangerville. Smith met and exceeded his goal to complete 240 holes in 24 hours, finishing the timeframe with 266 holes and raising $866.

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Forest Walk & Talk offers solutions for increasing wildlife diversity

WILLIAMSBURG TOWNSHIP — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Forest Walk and Talk from 4 to 6 p.

Gordon Contracting awarded Lincoln Street bridge replacement contract

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board has approved a project bid for repairs and improvements of the Lincoln Street bridge by the intersection with North Street.

Sangerville residents to vote on 180-day cannabis grow moratorium

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville residents will vote Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.

Stone receives Skowhegan Savings scholarship

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is proud to support the next generation of leaders by awarding $18,000 in college scholarships to nine graduating high school seniors across Maine through its 2026 Skowhegan Savings College Scholarship Program.

Sangerville officials looking at how to replace fire truck

SANGERVILLE — With a Sangerville Fire Department 1993 model tanker truck off the road due to a failed inspection, town officials are exploring how to proceed.

Puritan Medical Products will be lead sponsor of 2026 Piscataquis River Festival

GUILFORD — Puritan Medical Products — America’s swab experts — announced that the company is the lead sponsor of the Piscataquis River Festival, an annual day of celebration for the local community.

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A white-tailed doe and looks up from grazing in Dedham on July 19, 2024. Credit: Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN

A white-tailed doe and looks up from grazing in Dedham on July 19, 2024. Credit: Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN

Maine’s antlerless deer permit lottery opens. Here’s what’s new for 2026.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine’s antlerless deer permit lottery opens June 25, and closes July 30. The drawing will be held Aug.

Penquis Valley spring athletic honors

MILO — The Penquis Valley School announced spring athletic honors, doing so on the Penquis Valley Athletics Facebook page (https://www.

Nelson named Foxcroft Academy director of athletics, alumni affairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Director of External Affairs Toby Nelson ‘95 has been named director of athletics and alumni affairs, effective July 1, for the secondary school.

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Cousin marriages

By Nancy Battick The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.

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The Credit Card Competition Act risks repeating swipe fee reform mistakes

By Elise Baldacci, Maine Credit Union League president When Mainers hear that credit card “swipe fees” are driving up prices and hurting small businesses, it’s easy to see why the issue is getting attention here at home and in Washington.

Tick-borne illness is a quality of life changer

To the Editor; I read the letter that Alpha-Gal tick-borne allergy is in Maine with interest and horror.

I spent a day with some of Maine’s most experienced fly fishermen. Here’s how it went.

No Kings rally in Dover-Foxcroft

Contributed photosNO KINGS — Over 50 area residents lined the East Main Street Bridge in Dover-Foxcroft on Flag Day, June 14, in peaceful protest of the Trump Administration’s authoritarian actions and in support of the Constitutional Democracy of the United States.

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Calendar of events

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

Shiretown Singers concert

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Shiretown Singers, a community choral group, has restarted and will hold a concert at 2 p.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center, Katahdin Area Trails among Community Matters More honorees

The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 Community Matters More grant recipients, awarding more than $155,000 to 44 nonprofit organizations across Maine and New Hampshire.

Saturday festival at Milo American Legion

MILO — On Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.

Horse rider will speak about international distance races at UU Church

SANGERVILLE — “The solution to burnout is pursuing your wildest dreams.

Summer heats up with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Imagine a summer without libraries.