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Contributed photo HOCKEY DONATION — Mosaic Lodge of Dover-Foxcroft and Widows Sons Northwoods Chapter donated $2,000 to the Penquis Youth Hockey Association. From left are, Penquis Youth Hockey Association President Allison Phillips, Carter Richardson, Andy Robinson, Amelia Robinson, and Tim Robinson of the Mosaic Lodge.

Contributed photo HOCKEY DONATION — Mosaic Lodge of Dover-Foxcroft and Widows Sons Northwoods Chapter donated $2,000 to the Penquis Youth Hockey Association. From left are, Penquis Youth Hockey Association President Allison Phillips, Carter Richardson, Andy Robinson, Amelia Robinson, and Tim Robinson of the Mosaic Lodge.

Masons assist Penquis Youth Hockey Association

February 3, 2023

Contributed photo HOCKEY DONATION — Mosaic Lodge of Dover-Foxcroft and Widows Sons Northwoods Chapter donated $2,000 to the Penquis Youth Hockey Association. From left are, Penquis Youth Hockey Association President Allison Phillips, Carter Richardson, Andy Robinson, Amelia Robinson, and Tim Robinson of the Mosaic Lodge.

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Six smartphone tips for traveling internationally in 2023

With pent up demand for travel after years of restrictions, international travel options are gaining in popularity.

Maine software company offers student app logo contest

A Maine-based global software company, whose founder Dan Smith lives in Dover-Foxcroft, is working to get its products off the ground and take the technology to Silicon Valley.

Piscataquis Democrats donate to Harmony Cares Food Cupboard

The Piscataquis County Democrats had a food drive on Saturday, Jan.

Gov. Mills announces Maine Veterans’ Dental Network to continue services with $200,000 grant

AUGUSTA — Gov.

MaineCF awards $11,000 to Monson Free Public Library Association

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $153,000 in grants from its Conservation for All program to 12 nonprofit organizations that promote access to the outdoors.

2022 was the worst year for moose hunting in Maine

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers have been complaining that moose seem harder to find compared to the early days of the hunt.

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Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik John Bapst performs their routine at the Big East Cheerleading Championship at Ellsworth High School.

Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O'Kresik John Bapst performs their routine at the Big East Cheerleading Championship at Ellsworth High School.

North regional cheering competition postponed due to cold

February 2, 2023

By Adam Robinson, Bangor Daily News Staff The Northern regional cheering competition that was originally scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to this weekend’s winter weather advisory. The competition will take place on Monday, Feb.

The most controversial animal in Maine

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff There are few things that frustrate Maine deer hunters more than the Eastern coyote.

Dover-Foxcroft’s Radar Runs still planned for Saturday despite cold temperatures

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Radar Runs will return to Dover-Foxcroft this Saturday despite projected frigid temperatures that almost postponed the snowmobile races.

Opinion Browse Opinion

With leadership on Appropriations Committee, Maine’s influence grows in Washington

Angus King’s 2024 challenges

To the Editor; U.

A tale of 2 Republican Party chairs

By Matthew Gagnon On the surface, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and Maine Republican Party Chairwoman Demi Kouzounas are strikingly similar.

Nominees sought for Legendary Maine Guide Award

We want to make health care work for all Mainers

By Timothy Dentry, Northern Light Health president and CEO Northern Light Health recently announced a long-term relationship with Optum, a national leader in information and technology-enabled health services, that will help Northern Light make health care work better for people across Maine.

Medicare Advantage betters people’s lives

To the Editor; “As a farmer, D.

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Intergenerational event at Guilford United Methodist Church

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church will be hosting an early evening intergenerational event Thursday, Feb.

Foxcroft Academy turns 200

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For two centuries now, Foxcroft Academy has served as the secondary educational institution for the local community, being founded only a few years after Maine became the nation’s 23rd state.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 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.

Beat the freeze: dropping temps could mean damaged devices

UScellular offers five tips for protecting smart devices in extreme winter weather This winter has started off a bit on the warmer side, but a cold snap is heading to us this weekend.

CA Dean Hospital receives prestigious awards from Press Ganey

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital was recently recognized with the 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence and Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Awards by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services.