BARNARD TOWNSHIP — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to be teaming up with the Appalachian Mountain Club for a fun, family-friendly snowshoeing event.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 E Main St.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff HAMPDEN — The Hampden Town Council approved a proposed agreement to offset a new jail’s impact on taxpayers if Penobscot County builds it in the town.

By Angela Arno, Piscataquis County Economic Development Council executive director Dear Commissioner Judy Camuso and members of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, I am writing to formally oppose the proposed expansion of the moose hunt in Wildlife Management Districts 8, 9 and 14, specifically the addition of hunting days during peak foliage season.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Change wears many faces.

MILLINOCKET — Dexter Regional High School and Foxcroft Academy were among the 19 teams taking part across two classes at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference championships on Jan.

DEXTER — Beginning in February at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter, the work of Joe Kennedy of Ripley  will be on display.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice fishing derby season is underway across Maine.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Schools are proud to be participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, competing on the competitive track against schools across the state of Maine while representing Piscataquis County.

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff The passion and hardiness of golfers in Maine has earned the state the title of America’s “Golfiest State” by the United States Golf Association.