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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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Five graduate from medical assistant program, begin new careers in area medical practices

Northern Light Mayo, CA Dean and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals are pleased to announce that five individuals have graduated from their medical assistant program and have started new careers in local health centers.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center invites youth and families to 2026 Youth Mental Health Summit

BANGOR — Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is proud to announce the return of the Youth Mental Health Summit, a free, empowering event designed for high school students and the people who care about them, including families and educators.

Friends of The Dexter Meeting House Chili Cook-Off

DEXTER — Friends of The Dexter Meeting House will be holding their second annual Chili Cook-Off from 4:30-6:30 p.

Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby returns this weekend

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Anglers are invited to Sebec Lake for the 15th annual Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb.

Recovery Wellness Community Center to receive $10K in county opioid settlement funds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After several Piscataquis County officials visited the Sangerville location last week and hearing from Recovery Wellness Community Center Program Manager Alan Burgess during a Tuesday morning county commissioners meeting, the commissioners voted to have $10,000 in county opioid settlement money go annually to the non-profit center.

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.

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Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik TO OVERTIME — Dexter's Brookelin Dorman battles for a rebound against Caribou's Evelyn Roy in first half action of a Class C North quarterfinal Tuesday evening at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Caribou won the game 43-40 in overtime.

Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik TO OVERTIME — Dexter's Brookelin Dorman battles for a rebound against Caribou's Evelyn Roy in first half action of a Class C North quarterfinal Tuesday evening at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Caribou won the game 43-40 in overtime.

Quinn Corrigan is the hero again for Caribou girls

February 18, 2026

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Freshman guard Quinn Corrigan’s two last-second free throws capped a miraculous comeback and gave Caribou High School an overtime victory over Biddeford in the State Class B championship game a year ago. And she came through again on Tuesday night.

He grew up playing soccer in Brazil. Now he’s an unlikely star in the Maine basketball tournament.

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor BANGOR — Things didn’t look good for the Washington Academy boys basketball team heading into the fourth quarter on Tuesday.

Edes, Donahue finish second at state indoor track meet

LEWISTON — Piscataquis Community High School sophomore Ava Edes finished second in the high jump at the 2026 Class B indoor track and field championships on Monday at Bates College.

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Immigration enforcement surge is not over

To to the Editor; The 17 workers, (likely here on H2-A visas), detained in Skowhegan demonstrate that we still have Border Patrol detaining people without cause.

Will incentives keep Maine’s private land open to hunters?

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.

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Calendar of events

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

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.

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.

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.

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.