By Christopher Burns and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

To the Editor; After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, I learned that leadership is built on service, discipline and putting mission before self.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School is excited to announce Valedictorian Ava Goulette and Co-Salutatorians Audrey Chadbourne and Arianna Crosby for the Class of 2026.

OLD TOWN — Three members of the Ridge View Community School outdoor track & field team had first-place finishes during an April 29 Eastern Maine Middle School Track League meet at Old Town High School.

Three Rivers Kiwanis presents the 20th annual Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday, May 9.

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

DEXTER — Adalea Gudroe, a student at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a globally recognized independent research institute dedicated to advancing ocean science and education.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met April 22.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine man was burned in a flash fire then drove himself to find help Monday evening.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Isabelle St.