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Photo courtesy of Elvia Malcolm HOT PURSUIT — A black bear continues chasing a moose calf down a logging road in northern Maine. Todd Malcolm drove his truck toward the bear moments later, causing it to retreat.

Photo courtesy of Elvia Malcolm HOT PURSUIT — A black bear continues chasing a moose calf down a logging road in northern Maine. Todd Malcolm drove his truck toward the bear moments later, causing it to retreat.

A Maine couple spotted a moose. Then a black bear charged out of the woods.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A day of brook trout fishing and sightseeing in northern Maine turned into a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter for Todd and Elvia Malcolm of Lincoln. The couple had stopped along Telos Road in Piscataquis County to watch a cow moose, something they often do while in the area.

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Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A hiker was rescued Sunday morning, June 28 after a 20-foot fall on Katahdin.

Northern Light Health recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability

BREWER — In recognition of achievement and innovation in healthcare sustainability, all nine hospitals within the Northern Light Health system and the system itself, have received the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare.

New research outlines strategies to protect Maine’s last mature forests

ORONO — A new report from the Property and Environment Research Center, the University of Maine and Harvard Forest outlines practical strategies to conserve Maine’s remaining late-successional and old-growth forests — some of the rarest and most ecologically valuable forests in the eastern United States.

Maine still has places that feel genuinely wild. I explored one of them.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor This was simply a scouting mission.

Dirigo Reads to add schools for 2026-27

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program.

Brewer man dies after rear-ending tractor trailer in Greenville

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — A Brewer man died on Tuesday morning, June 23 after crashing into the rear end of a tractor trailer in the Piscataquis County town of Greenville.

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Bangor Daily News photo/Susan Bard SUMMIT — The author stands beside the Baxter Peak sign after summiting Katahdin, Maine's highest mountain.

Bangor Daily News photo/Susan Bard SUMMIT — The author stands beside the Baxter Peak sign after summiting Katahdin, Maine's highest mountain.

Everything first-time visitors should know about Baxter State Park and Katahdin

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor There’s a lot to know about visiting Baxter State Park. So much so, it can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first trip.

Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament expands to two days

GREENVILLE — In response to feedback from golfers and sponsors, this year’s Forrest G.

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.

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Directive to open federal lands to hunting and fishing

Global burning

To the Editor; You’ve heard the line, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned”.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer At long last, summer is finally here! This summer, America’s semi-quincentennial, or 250th birthday, is a good time to explore a little bit of U.

Fighting the problem of elder abuse

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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Students achieve perfect attendance in May at SeDoMoCha

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolIN CLASS EVERY DAY — One student from each grade at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft was recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the month of May as part of a May 29 assembly.

EMDC to administer HOPE and PaS programs

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence has launched a student navigation services partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

Thompson Free Library bringing back Read and Feed Program for third year

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library is happy to announce the return of our Read and Feed Program on July 1.

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.

Calendar of events

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

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.