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Court justice orders owner of Moose Mountain ski resort to pay $4.5M in damages to state

The owner of a ski resort overlooking Moosehead Lake in Piscataquis County will have to pay more than $4.

As my family in Ukraine braces for bombs, I watch in Maine and cling to hope

Are you from Ukraine or Russia, or do you have relatives and friends living there? Do you have a story to share? Write to us at news@bangordailynews.

Baxter State Park in search for new director

By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public The search is on for a new director of Baxter State Park.

SeDoMoCha shines the spotlight on outstanding students and staff

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month the SeDoMoCha School recognizes “Students in the Spotlight” celebrating pupils from kindergarten to grade 8 and a staff member who teachers and staff have determined best demonstrate a specific positive attribute or characteristic chosen for the timeframe from the Habits of Mind (a set of life skills for educators and parents).

Get out on the ice. This is Maine’s Free Fishing Weekend

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Come on.

SeDoMoCha masking to be based on school case numbers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the 2021-22 academic year, SeDoMoCha School students have been wearing protective face wear under a policy requiring universal masking when Piscataquis County is in the red or the most severe of the community transmission rate — which it has been since classes began.

Moosehead area businesses want economic boost of proposed ski resort without wrecking local charm

While many Moosehead Lake region residents see a $113.

Brownville man’s deer-feeding venture keeps growing, but experts don’t recommend his methods

BROWNVILLE — Richard McMahon drives down a snowy hill and onto the field below, the crate on the back of his ATV packed with oats.

Sled dog teams brave the cold for 1st Greenville race in 2 years

GREENVILLE — Tracy Babin made her way to the starting line, her family and volunteers keeping the sled dogs secure on the gangline.

Piscataquis residents fear region could ‘become Bar Harbor’ with new Moosehead ski resort

Neighbors of a proposed $113.

Changing temperatures are creating dangerous ice conditions on Moosehead Lake

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Two snowmobiles went through the ice in separate locations on Moosehead Lake recently due to pressure ridges created by fluctuating temperatures.

Milo Select Board explores options for new public safety building

MILO — The town of Milo wants to build a public safety building to house its police, fire and public works departments.

Registration opens for 2022 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Annual event set to return Saturday, June 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Organizers of the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival announced Tuesday that they are moving forward with plans to have the festival in person, on Saturday, June 25 in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

Maine’s COVID vaccine disparities are even greater among young kids

By David Marino Jr.

It’s time to apply for a 2022 Maine moose hunting permit

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Saturday’s forecast of blizzard conditions across much of Maine likely means you’ll be spending some time indoors.

A very curious otter visits these Moosehead Lake ice fishermen

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff You never know what you’re going to see out in the Maine wilderness.

Piscataquis County gets its 1st full-time fire chief

GREENVILLE — Greenville’s new fire chief is special.

From Michigan to Maine, AmeriCorps volunteer is making a difference in Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Seana Collins walked up the wooden staircase and through the Central Hall Commons event center, spreading her arms to show the beauty and spaciousness of the historic gathering spot.

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