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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom ALL-GIRL GAMES — The Penquis Panthers U12 Indian Hill Trading Post have a faceoff in the defensive zone during a Feb. 15 game vs. the Southern Aroostook Minor Hockey Association U12 North Stars at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft. The Penquis Panthers will host a pair of all-girls scrimmages on Saturday, Feb. 28 with a U10/12 game at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. U12/14 exhibition against Maine Inferno squads.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom ALL-GIRL GAMES — The Penquis Panthers U12 Indian Hill Trading Post have a faceoff in the defensive zone during a Feb. 15 game vs. the Southern Aroostook Minor Hockey Association U12 North Stars at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft. The Penquis Panthers will host a pair of all-girls scrimmages on Saturday, Feb. 28 with a U10/12 game at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. U12/14 exhibition against Maine Inferno squads.

Inaugural girls hockey games set for Feb. 28

February 16, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When the Piscataquis County Ice Arena opened its doors in 2019, young hockey players had the opportunity to lace up their skates and pick up a stick as they learned the sport through the Penquis Youth Hockey Association. In the half dozen years since, the group has grown to about 75 players across six coed teams with 25 girls playing on Penquis Panthers squads.

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Maine credit unions raise nearly $1.5M

FREEPORT — Credit union representatives from across Maine gathered in Freeport to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Sprawling complex including a resort and nearly 100 housing units proposed for Katahdin area

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff The owner of a Katahdin-region outdoor center is hoping to expand the site’s complex to include nearly 100 units of housing, 10 commercial spaces and a resort in the coming years.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club Trivia Night

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Foxcroft Academy Key Club presents its 6th Annual Trivia Night from 6:30-9 p.

Sangerville officials working on budget for town meeting

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville officials will be meeting with the budget committee to come up with a preliminary 2026-27 spending plan to take to the annual town meeting in late March.

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence will tour around Maine this year

By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence will make its way around Maine later this year, as part of a statewide tour to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.

Police arrest 2 men within hours in separate Penobscot County domestic violence cases

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Two men were arrested on domestic violence charges within a few hours in the Bangor area late Friday, Feb.

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Contributed photo TOP !0 FINISHES — The Dexter Regional High School wrestling team came in 10th among a field of 29 schools at the Class B championship on Feb. 14 at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln. The finish came a week after the Tigers placed second at the Class B North championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, pictured.

Contributed photo TOP !0 FINISHES — The Dexter Regional High School wrestling team came in 10th among a field of 29 schools at the Class B championship on Feb. 14 at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln. The finish came a week after the Tigers placed second at the Class B North championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, pictured.

Dexter wrestling finishes 10th at Class B championship

February 16, 2026

LINCOLN — The Dexter Regional High School wrestling team finished in 10th place at the 2026 Class B championship on Feb. 14 at Mattanawcook Academy.

PVC wrestling honors

Wrestlers from Dexter Regional High School, Foxcroft Academy and Piscataquis Community High School were represented on the Penobscot Valley Conference all-conference team.

All-conference cheer selections

Four area cheerleaders received postseason recognition from the Penobscot Valley Conference.

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Support independent journalism, like the Bangor Daily News

To the Editor; The Bangor Daily News and their media partners, invest money and time to research and report valuable information in our state.

Swim team returns to PACC

By Minnie McCormick Welcome back swim team! I hope you like the beautiful blue water and the brightly colored diving blocks.

Applications open for 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program

To the Editor; AARP Maine is thrilled to announce that the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications.

Music in your history

By Nancy Battick When we’re writing our family history we focus on dates, vital records and names of family members.

A new Penobscot County Jail is a moral and practical necessity

By Jenn Morin, Brewer mayor Residents of Penobscot County are having an important public conversation about the future of the jail.

Susan Collins: I’m running for reelection because experience and independence matter for Maine

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Registration open for Center Theatre camps

The Center Theatre announced that registration is open for both their April Vacation Drama Camp and Children’s Summer Drama Camp.

UMaine Extension offers webinar on managing pests in cut flower production

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on managing insect pests in cut flower production from 6-7:15 p.

SeDoMoCha earns bronze honors in WinterKids Winter Games

WinterKids, a Maine based nonprofit, is proud to announce the top three winning schools from this year’s WinterKids Winter Games, a statewide outdoor learning challenge that engaged 104 schools and 10,687 students across Maine.

Milo Garden Club news

MILO — Jaunty tunes and a nature-themed game were highlights of the February meeting of Milo Garden Club.

How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating uncertainty for others

By Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor Forklifts drove across the frozen campus of Pleasant River Lumber’s sawmill in Enfield on a bitter January morning with ease, preparing neatly wrapped stacks of softwood lumber for customers from Boston to Baltimore.

New program coming to Dexter Age Friendly on Thursday

DEXTER — Dexter Age Friendly, working with the VFW Auxiliary, will offer a free lunch on Thursday, Feb.