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In this 2016 file photo, the Howland dam bypass (shown) was the final key piece of the Penobscot River Restoration Project. BDN File

In this 2016 file photo, the Howland dam bypass (shown) was the final key piece of the Penobscot River Restoration Project. BDN File

Bill aims to prevent invasive species from bypassing 2 eastern Maine dams

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The illegal introduction of invasive species poses a serious threat to the health of existing native fish populations in Maine’s lakes and rivers. In some places, illegally placed fish such as northern pike have wiped out existing populations of coldwater game fish, overtaking the lakes where they were introduced, and have quickly spread to adjacent waters.

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GFWC MIOSAC Club News

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Tuesday, March 21 marked the second meeting of March for the GFWC MIOSAC Club.

I embarked on a 6-day winter expedition in Baxter State Park

By Ron Chase A winter expedition into Baxter State Park begins months in advance.

April adventures with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — Imagine if your favorite movie characters were replaced by Peeps (the marshmallow candy, not your BFFs!).

Maine courts may take until 2028 to touch backlog of cases

By Samantha Hogan, Maine Monitor Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill says the judicial branch is “frail” following her State of the Judiciary speech.

Dexter Regional High School students to compete in Thomas Cup

WATERVILLE — The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers at Thomas College in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — Spring is in the air and the riding is still good in the area.

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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom WANTING MORE SPACE — Braylin Bilodeau of PCHS (2) tries to create some space away from Caysie Moore of Penquis during a game in Milo last October. Looking on is Jessica Broussard (12) and Molly Sipple (19). This fall the two teams are set to play in the inaugural season of eight-player girls soccer.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom WANTING MORE SPACE — Braylin Bilodeau of PCHS (2) tries to create some space away from Caysie Moore of Penquis during a game in Milo last October. Looking on is Jessica Broussard (12) and Molly Sipple (19). This fall the two teams are set to play in the inaugural season of eight-player girls soccer.

The big changes in Maine’s new round of high school sports classes

By Adam Robinson, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine Principals’ Association committee voted last week to approve a new group of basketball classes, finalizing its proposed slate of classes in all sports for the next two years. There are two more layers of approval: Schools can appeal when they go before another MPA panel on Thursday, and they will be finalized at the group’s spring conference on April 8.

Nonprofit wants to make $200K of improvements to Greenville ski mountain

The organization that has maintained Big Moose Mountain in Greenville since 2012 has pledged to use $200,000 to improve the ski area.

Piscataquis Radar Runs results

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month and a half after racers braved frigid temperatures in early February, spring-like weather arrived for a day of seeing who has the fastest snowmobile during part two of the revived edition of the Piscataquis Radar Runs on Saturday, March 18 at the Charles A.

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Justice is out of reach for too many in Maine

By Andrew Mead We must not allow a lack of money to determine whether or not someone has access to justice.

High school basketball players win praise by scoring 1,000 points

By BDN Editorial Board Even for those not particularly good at math or basketball, it is obvious that scoring 1,000 points in a high school basketball career is quite the accomplishment.

Donald Trump thinks Americans like me are the problem

To the Editor; I don’t know why I’m still in disbelief but last week Donald Trump said that “the greatest threat to Western Civilization today is not Russia.

A car accident a decade ago changed my life – for the better

By Matthew Gagnon In early March of 2013, I bought a guitar, because I wanted to take guitar lessons.

The rest of us need a day off from hunting

To the Editor; Are hunters in Maine not willing to give “the rest of us” one day a week to walk in the woods? To walk our companion canines without threats of arrow impalement? From the Bangor Daily News on March 17, “Legislation would allow bow hunting on Sundays.

Bows and crossbows add twist to Sunday hunting debate

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Maine Parishes Palm Sunday schedules online

Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Palm Sunday Mass this Sunday, April 2 at 10 a.

Sessions of the Essentials of College Planning

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, the Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.

Ridge View Community School second trimester honor roll

Grade 8, high honors – habits of work: Vera Alexander, Mellesse Grant, Pace Jarrett, Grace Jiang, Madison LaGross, Bodhi Langlais, Baylee Packard, Daisy Perkins, and Ian Saunders; honors – habits of work: Brandon Batey, Ella-marie Buschmann, Jacob Campbell, Adalea Gudroe, and Tristan Hopkins-Watrous; high honors – academic: Vera Alexander, Pace Jarrett, Grace Jiang, and Ian Saunders; honors – academic: Bodhi Langlais.

Learn to grow tomatoes, peppers and melons with UMaine Extension vegetable specialists

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing tomatoes, peppers, melons and more from 6–7:15 p.

MaineCF scholarships available to students pursuing business degrees

Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.

EMDC names Cooley vice president of programs and operations

Eastern Maine Development Corp is pleased to name Tracey Cooley the vice president of programs and operations.