By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff One of the four men facing federal charges for illegally entering the U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassabec Genealogy Society will be holding a meeting at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main St.

DEXTER – Chloe Elizabeth Murdock of Dexter, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.

By Minnie McCormick May baskets, a thing of the past? Not at the Piscataquis Area Community Center with Minnie McCormick.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2026, Chloe Murdock and Salutatorian Casey Swenson.

HALLOWELL – As warmer weather brings a surge in outdoor projects across the state, the Maine Public Utilities Commission is reminding homeowners, contractors and anyone planning to use a mechanical device to dig that they are required by law to call 811, Maine’s “Call Before You Dig” number, at least three business days before beginning any excavation.

By Ethan Eisenhaur Springtime in the Maine woods is a busy season full of new life, and one of the first animals I try to capture with my cameras is moose calves.

Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Community College’s collaborative efforts are making it easier for residents of rural areas to obtain their nursing degree closer to home thanks to a grant from the Rural Maine Simulation Education Training project.

BREWER — The Dexter Regional High School, Foxcroft Academy and Piscataquis Community High School outdoor track & field teams opened the 2026 season with a Penobscot Valley Conference meet on April 22 at the Brewer Community School.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Staff Shed hunter Drew Maciel recently found two dead moose while searching for antlers this month.