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Photo courtesy of Jason Smith VEHICLE RECOVERY — A diver positions planks beneath the rear tires of a pickup truck to help guide it up onto the ice during recovery from Moosehead Lake.

Photo courtesy of Jason Smith VEHICLE RECOVERY — A diver positions planks beneath the rear tires of a pickup truck to help guide it up onto the ice during recovery from Moosehead Lake.

So you sank your car in a Maine lake. Now what?

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A pickup truck that broke through the ice on Moosehead Lake and a series of recent snowmobile incidents are highlighting what it takes to recover a vehicle from Maine waters, how much it can cost and what owners are required to do. Getting your vehicle out of the water can be costly and complicated.

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Center Theatre is next stop in Points North Recovery in Maine film series

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that it is the next stop in the Recovery in Maine screening series from Points North Institute.

Meet the woman running to be the region’s chief prosecutor

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Growing up in The County, Chelsea Lynds never thought about going to law school or becoming a lawyer.

Bill addresses concerns of electing probate judges

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff Probate judges in Maine are part-time elected officials, and, with probate matters not being considered public, they rarely get much attention.

Dexter council approves solar ordinance

DEXTER — Following several years of work, the Dexter Town Council has approved a solar ordinance prohibiting the installation of new commercial medium-scale and large-scale solar energy systems.

Maine’s home sales slumped in February

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw its home sales slump in February.

Maine lawmakers approve emergency funding for public defender system

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public State lawmakers gave final approval March 18 to a bill that provides $13 million in emergency funding to Maine’s public defender system.

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom LOBSTER BOWL SELECTION — Foxcroft Academy’s Finn Holmes breaks a tackle for a 15-yard touchdown during the 2024 Class D North championship vs. Winslow at Hampden Academy. Holmes is one of three Ponies chosen for the 2026 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic on July 18 at Lewiston High School.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom LOBSTER BOWL SELECTION — Foxcroft Academy’s Finn Holmes breaks a tackle for a 15-yard touchdown during the 2024 Class D North championship vs. Winslow at Hampden Academy. Holmes is one of three Ponies chosen for the 2026 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic on July 18 at Lewiston High School.

Four local players selected for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic

Three players from Foxcroft Foxcroft Academy and another from Dexter Regional High School football team have been selected for the 2026 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Lewiston High School. The East team roster will include Foxcroft Academy defensive end/guard Aiden Bryant, linebacker/running back Finn Holmes and Lucas Sands — who was chosen for the squad but will be unable to play following offseason surgery.

Maine referendum to ban trans athletes from girls sports teams qualifies for ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A referendum to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams has qualified for Maine’s November ballot.

Community Fitness hosts Superhero Fitness Party to fight hunger

GUILFORD — Community Fitness is calling all heroes to action! On Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.

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Jump into the PACC pool

By Minnie McCormick The pool is so very important to young and old.

Maine has known for decades that its probate system needs improvement. Now is the time to do it

By John Brautigam and James Haddow Probate court judges address some of the most personal and consequential legal matters for Mainers: Who can make life choices for you if you cannot, who can manage your money, and what happens to a family home after a death.

The voter fraud fraud

Steps and halves

By Nancy Battick Many genealogists deal with steps and halves in their family trees.

Hooking youngsters on fishing

This St. Patrick’s Day, personal finances require more than luck

By Jim Lemieux This St.

Living BrowseLiving

Parkman Grange spring events

PARKMAN — The Daddy Daughter Dance will be from 6-8 p.

UMaine Extension to host gardening webinar on maximizing yields

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will begin its Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Building Food Security in Maine with “Big Yields on Small Plots: Maximizing Your Garden’s Footprint” from 6-7:15 p.

Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft wraps up 75 years of summer auctions

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After 75 straight years, the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft has decided to bring its annual summer auction to a close.

Pine Tree Hospice celebrates 30th Annual Variety Show at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Get ready to clap your hands and tap your feet at the 30th Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show, scheduled to take the stage at the Center Theatre at 1 p.

Milo Garden Club news

MILO — Would you stick your arm in a swarm of bees? Rufus Cox, guest speaker at the Milo Garden Club March meeting, said he would and he sure did.

Calendar of events

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