COLD WATER TRAINING  Members of the state police dive teams from Maine and Connecticut recently participated in cold water training at Moosehead Lake.

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    MILLINOCKET — The Foxcroft Academy Jazz Band earned the highest rating (1) for its performance at the MMEA District Jazz Festival at Stearns High School in Millinocket on Thursday, Feb.

    SANGERVILLE — After submitting a letter earlier in the month, the Sangerville selectmen formally accepted the resignation of Charles “Chuck” Beane as fire chief during a Feb.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — Hundreds of educators from School Union 60, SAD 4, AOS 94/SAD 46, Foxcroft Academy, RSU 68 and SAD 41 are expected at the second annual MooseTech Regional Technology Conference on Friday, March 14 at Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Warden Service is investigating a fatal snowmobile crash at the Piscataquis County Fairground.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The bear baiting initiative that will more than likely be on the November general election ballot in Maine just isn’t about one game animal.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — When a person falls out of the sky toward the ground below in a bungee jump, various factors are taken into account to help provide for a thrill and to make the plunge as safe as possible.

WORKS OF HEART For Heart Month in February, 15 SeDoMoCha Elementary School third-graders had posters they made on display at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft to help promote heart health.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council faced a dilemma last week after two local men expressed interest in leasing the community’s campground for the upcoming season.