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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom NEW SUPERINTENDENT — Tri-County Technical Center Director Brian Leavitt, second from right during a June 2024 groundbreaking for a family home constructed by building trades students in Dexter, will be the next AOS 94 superintendent. Leavitt will succeed Kevin Jordan, third from right, at the conclusion of the academic year.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom NEW SUPERINTENDENT — Tri-County Technical Center Director Brian Leavitt, second from right during a June 2024 groundbreaking for a family home constructed by building trades students in Dexter, will be the next AOS 94 superintendent. Leavitt will succeed Kevin Jordan, third from right, at the conclusion of the academic year.

Dexter-area school directors move near $17M budget to district meeting

Tech center director will be next superintendent DEXTER — A proposed 2026-27 $16.9 million budget for the Dexter-area school district was approved by the school board during a meeting at the Ridge View Community School on May 6.

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Greenville Planning Board approves 28-unit housing development

GREENVILLE — A 28-unit housing development being constructed by the Northern Forest Center to help address local housing challenges has been formally approved by the Greenville Planning Board.

Sangerville officials developing cannabis regulations

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville town officials are looking at how to regulate marijuana operations in town, gaining insight from the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy during a May 6 select board meeting at the fire station.

GFWC MIOSAC Club News

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC MIOSAC Club met May 5 for the annual meeting.

Dover-Foxcroft selected for national planning assistance program to grow outdoor recreation economy, strengthen Main Street

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Town of Dover-Foxcroft has been selected as one of 25 communities nationwide to receive planning assistance through the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program.

Benefit 5K race Saturday

SANGERVILLE — The Two Knights Brewing & Kennedy Kustoms 5K Race fundraising event will support Friends of Community Fitness and will be hosted at Two Knights Brewing, 136 McPhetres Road in Sangerville, on Saturday, May 16.

Youth mental health nonprofit The Yellow Tulip Project celebrates 10th anniversary

PORTLAND – The youth-driven mental health nonprofit The Yellow Tulip Project is hosting community celebrations across the country in major cities where project representatives are gathering in honor of their 10-year anniversary and commitment to “Smashing The Stigma” surrounding mental health awareness and treatment.

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Bangor Daily News file photo/Ernie Clark COACHING CHANGE — PCHS boys soccer coach Trey Gilbert talks to his team after a victory over Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln in 2021 following the first game played under the lighting system at the field in Guilford. Gilbert has stepped down after 10 years leading the Pirates. Graham Goulette will succeed him.

Bangor Daily News file photo/Ernie Clark COACHING CHANGE — PCHS boys soccer coach Trey Gilbert talks to his team after a victory over Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln in 2021 following the first game played under the lighting system at the field in Guilford. Gilbert has stepped down after 10 years leading the Pirates. Graham Goulette will succeed him.

Gilbert steps down as PCHS boys soccer coach

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School boys soccer coach Trey Gilbert has stepped down after a decade leading the Pirates. The announcement was made Monday morning on the SAD 4 Facebook page.

Goodwin, Kelley win events for PCHS track

HAMPDEN — The Piscataquis Community High School girls track and field team ended the day with a score of 38 points to place third among five schools during a Penobscot Valley Conference meet at Hampden Academy on May 8.

Dow-Smith hired as Jim Robinson Field House events coordinator

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy is pleased to announce the hiring of Taylor Dow-Smith ’09, via a May 8 post on the school Facebook page, as the new events coordinator at the Jim Robinson Field House.

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This is spring salmon fishing in Maine

Piscataquis Democrats attend state convention

PORTLAND — Piscataquis County Democrats were well represented at the Maine Democratic Convention at Thompson’s Point in Portland on May 1-2.

Maine has dozens of fishing waters where adults can’t fish

By Al Raychard My father wasn’t much of a fisherman, but he must have wet a line or two at some point during his youth because he seemed to know a little about it on our rare outings.

Maine has a crowded June primary. Ranked-choice voting will prevent spoilers.

By Chrissy Hart, League of Women Voters of Maine executive director Maine’s primaries will be held on June 9 — less than five weeks from today.

Some of Maine’s biggest lake trout are older than you think

By Greg Burr Wild lake trout can live more than 30 years, with some reaching 40 years or older.

David Costello a candidate worthy of consideration

To the Editor; The Democratic primary race for Susan Collins’ U.

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Coming-of-age film ‘Better Together’ coming to Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, “Better Together” — the award-winning coming-of-age adventure film that has captured 22 film festival wins — returns to theaters for a limited engagement this May.

Early voting in Maine’s June primaries has started

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can vote early by absentee ballot at all municipal offices starting Monday through June 4 ahead of the state’s June 9 primary election.

UMaine-Farmington graduates

FARMINGTON — The lilt of bagpipes filled the air at the University of Maine at Farmington Saturday, May 9, as it celebrated the Class of 2026.

Valedictorian from Parkman among UMaine commencement speakers

ORONO — When Timothy Simons arrived at the University of Maine, he was homesick, uncertain about his future and struggling to find his place on campus.

2nd credit rating agency upgrades Northern Light to ‘stable’

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Moody’s Ratings on May 7 raised Northern Light Health’s outlook from negative to stable, according to the Brewer-based health system.

Maine’s housing market is stuck and there’s no sign of it getting better

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Spring is typically when Maine’s real estate market explodes with new inventory and home sales.