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Conditions are perfect in the Maine woods for moose-killing ticks

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Brandon Bishop remembers vividly the first time he saw a dead moose infested with thousands of ticks.

Dover-Foxcroft residents fought to keep their dam, then changed their minds

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Eli Towne was the first permanent settler in Dover in 1803, the Piscataquis River flowed freely through town.

Washington Academy tops Dexter in Class C North championship

BANGOR — Second-seeded Washington Academy of East Machias scored the only run of the entire game in the first inning to defeat the No.

Over 10,000 attend Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce announced that over 10,000 people attended the 2025 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds on June 14.

Dexter Regional High School Students of the Year

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE YEAR — At Senior Assembly at Dexter Regional High School, Students of the Year were awarded.

PCHS girls, Foxcroft boys fall in state tennis championships

LEWISTON — The Piscataquis Community High School girls tennis team fell in the Class C championship and the Foxcroft Academy boys tennis team lost in the Class B championship on Wednesday, June 11 at Bates College.

Dover-Foxcroft voters overwhelmingly reject spending $9M to repair historic dam

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents overwhelmingly voted not to invest millions to repair the Mayo Mill Dam.

Foxcroft boys, PCHS girls win regional tennis titles

HAMPDEN — The Foxcroft Academy boys tennis team won the Class B North championship and the Piscataquis Community High School girls tennis team won the Class C North championship on Saturday, June 7 at the Armstrong Tennis Center.

First responders pay tribute as WWII vet’s remains escorted across Maine

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine residents and first responders saluted as police escorted the remains of WWII Pvt.

Most Katahdin trails are now open for hikers

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Most trails up Maine’s tallest mountain are now open for hikers.

2nd missing hiker found dead on Katahdin

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The body of the second hiker missing on Katahdin was found Wednesday afternoon, Baxter State Park officials said.

Search continues for 28-year-old woman missing on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The search continues for a hiker last seen alive Sunday near Katahdin’s summit in Baxter State Park.

Missing hiker’s body found on Katahdin, search continues for daughter

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The body of a hiker who had not been seen since Sunday has been located on Katahdin, according to Baxter State Park officials.

A father and daughter are missing on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A New York man and his daughter are missing somewhere on Katahdin.

3Rivers Unmanned Aerial Services shows the world from above

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer MILO — In the age of smartphones it is easy to take a picture with a click of a button and not need to carry a camera around.

Dover-Foxcroft honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those who died in service of their country were honored during Dover-Foxcroft’s annual Memorial Day observance on Monday morning.

Center Theatre hosts SeDoMocha After School Showcase

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and RSU 68 are partnering to present a showcase of student work from the SeDoMoCha 21st Century After School Program.

Angler ‘could barely stand up in the boat because of the waves’

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Rick and Nancy Labbe are avid anglers who spend a lot of time fishing on Moosehead Lake.

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