When V. Paul Reynolds’ article appeared in the Piscataquis Observer (“Careless hunters, ticks, declining land access big stories of 2017”), I took notice as forestry professor who has researched forest recreation in Maine.

At its roots, pemmican is simply a ball of dried meat , powdered and mixed with fat. The word “pemmican” comes from the Cree Indian word “pimikan,” which translates to “manufactured grease.”

The Valley Grange of Guilford is sponsoring a blanket-making event from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 3 and volunteers are needed. Organizer Pat Engstrom notes “no sewing skills are needed. If you can measure, cut a straight line with scissors and tie a simple knot you can become a ‘blanketeer’ and help support Project Linus.”

The United States has decided that it has zero tolerance for airplane crashes.

“Will America choose its children over guns?” The breathless New York Times editorial, printed Tuesday, certainly pulled no punches.

The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches recently announced that six players from the region have been chosen for the 2018 Maine McDonald’s Senior All-Star Games on Saturday, March 10 at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson University.

Some halftime adjustments, and a big second half by senior Isaac Cyr, helped give Fort Fairfield a come-from-behind 64-60 victory over PCHS on Feb. 21 in Class C North quarterfinal play at the Cross Insurance Center.

SeDoMoCha Middle School students enjoyed a morning of fun during a long-awaited Winter Carnival on Friday, Feb. 16 (the last day of school before vacation).

Ben Zabin, one of America’s top teen magicians, is coming to Dover-Foxcroft for a one-night show at the Center Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16.

Foxcroft Academy senior Jenna Clukey recorded a pair of top six finishes in two freestyle races at the Class B swimming championship on Feb. 19 at Bowdoin College.