Saturday and Sunday, as you may have heard, constitute a Free Fishing Weekend here in Maine, and the state is inviting you to head out onto the ice (safely, of course) and try your hand, whether you have a license or not.

Jody Grant’s Dexter club is relentless defensively, allowing just 29.4 points per game against a tough schedule. The Tigers also are patient offensively and have a top-notch point-producer in Grant’s daughter, Peyton.

One number shines beyond all others within the Class C North field this year  — 33.8. That’s the average points allowed by the Dexter Tigers, which should leave coach Peter Murray’s club in good stead as it bids for the team’s first regional title since 2005.

Rep. Paul Stearns R-Guilford, left, presented Paul McPhetres of Sangerville with a certificate and special commemorative coin expressing the gratitude of the citizens of Maine for his service in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Joe Biden has been running for president for more than 33 years, and has never won a single primary.

You are invited to attend Pine Tree Hospice’s “It’s All About You” from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Guilford United Methodist Church. All area caregivers will have the opportunity to be pampered through massage therapy, manicures, guided meditation, Reiki and more.

Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield earned a spot in the Class B North boys quarterfinals on Wednesday night with a 75-69 victory over Foxcroft Academy in Pittsfield.

When voters go to the polls on March 3, they’ll also be asked whether or not they want to reject a new state law that ended loopholes that allowed some people to inappropriately avoid vaccinations for their kids. Voters should reject the People’s Veto and vote “no” on Question 1.

Upcoming events around the region.

Matthew Gagnon's column praising Tulsi Gabbard for doing the "human thing" toward those with differing opinions and refraining from celebrating in others' misfortunes or tragedy is well received. It's a powerful approach when seen from a U.S. representative.