By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A judge who presided over the Queen City’s most horrific murder trial and whose decision over a transgender student’s access to a school bathroom helped change the law stepped down last week after nearly three decades on the bench.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recognized the November Students in the Spotlight on Nov.

BANGOR — After winning its first two playoff games by a combined score of 101-0, Foxcroft Academy found itself leading Lisbon High School 28-0 early in the second quarter of the 2022 Class D championship at Cameron Stadium on Saturday, Nov.

An ambitious project to redevelop a Moosehead Lake region ski resort crumbled because the developer’s financing collapsed, according to the property owner.

Developers behind a massive development project in the Moosehead Lake region halted their plans after they said they failed to come to terms with the property’s owner.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The Blanchettes have made an annual deer hunting trip to the family’s camp in the Katahdin Iron Works area for more than 20 years.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In an effort to help protect Sebec Lake from invasive plant species from boats that have been used in other bodies of water, the Sebec Lake Association wants to construct a wash station at Greeleys Landing to encourage boaters to clean their watercraft before getting in.

Complex emotions among middle-schoolers are nothing new, but the sadness and hopelessness of students in two of Maine’s poorest counties prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have health officials and youth advocates concerned.

Ponies to play Lisbon for state championship Saturday DOVER-FOXCROFT — Top-seeded Foxcroft Academy scored points on five of the team’s first six possessions across the opening three quarters of a Class D semifinal football contest against fourth-seeded Winthrop High School on Friday evening, Nov.

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Clayton Taylor stepped onto a U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2022 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, William “Bill” Thompson of Guilford.

GUILFORD — For several weeks, Piscataquis Community Elementary School students and teachers have been able to use the “Pirate Portal,” a 360-degree virtual reality classroom, along with two dozen virtual reality headsets and eight 360 GoPros.

Ponies to host No.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy grade 3-4 youth football team recently completed an undefeated season.

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is seeking financial support from Piscataquis County to help maintain the trail and fund crew members who oversee popular spots like Gulf Hagas.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Heading outside on a gorgeous fall day and enjoying the sights, sounds and experiences that Maine has to offer can be exhilarating.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recognized the first Students in the Spotlight of the 2022-23 academic year on Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha Middle School girls soccer finished the 2022 season as champion of the Penquis League Large School division.