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Preparing to journey into the heart of Baxter State Park in the winter

By Ron Chase My last winter trip into Baxter State Park three years ago was a disappointment for me.

With Hampden waste plant’s reopening in the works, Orrington rival sees chance to collaborate

By David Marino Jr.

Diocese of Portland launches special Lent website section

PORTLAND — Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, is a period of spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ — that is, his passion, death and resurrection.

UMaine Extension 4-H outdoor adventure club starts Feb. 27

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Penobscot County 4-H is offering a short-term special interest club for youth in grades 3–8 who enjoy the outdoors.

Dexter boys basketball team maintains perspective during pandemic-marred season

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Peter Murray knows this could have been another special year for his Dexter High Regional School boys basketball team.

Pine Tree Hospice offering online volunteer training for non-medical volunteers

Are you looking for something rewarding to do? Would you like to support an isolated neighbor but not sure how? There is a need for non-medical volunteers within Pine Tree Hospice’s service area of Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset counties.

SeDoMoCha Elementary reads to feed

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary students in pre-kindergarten to grade 4 have been busy reading, not just for themselves but to help others in the inaugural Read to Feed event to benefit the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard.

Guns: Boiling the frog has begun

U.S. Sen. Collins announces funding for Dexter, Greenville airports

Snowshoeing up Mount Kineo is a glorious adventure that requires extra planning

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Difficulty: Strenuous.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — Finally enough snow, and more expected, to groom on a regular basis.

Moosehead Lake region fishing report

By Tim Obrey I enjoy working in the woodshop in my spare time.

Maine sportsman George Smith dies after 4-year ALS battle

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Canceled basketball tournament leaves deep void for players, coaches and fans

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Sawyer Deprey appreciates the dreams that can be fulfilled during Maine’s annual high school basketball tournament better than most of his peers.

Piscataquis girls building for the future with youthful roster

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School girls basketball coach Brian Gaw is looking for his players to gain a lot of experience this season and continue to improve as they lay the groundwork for the future.

Woman takes ‘the bait,’ accepts marriage proposal during ice fishing trip

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Some ice fishermen attach smelts to the end of their line, figuring that the tasty morsels give them the best chance of success during a day on the hard water.

PVAEC seeks instructors for spring/summer enrichment program

Do you have a special talent or hobby you’re willing to share with your community? Do you want to make extra money doing something you already love to do? Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative is seeking dynamic and talented enrichment instructors for our Spring/Summer 2021 Enrichment Program.

Modified Ash Wednesday Masses and separate ash distribution services set for next week

PORTLAND — To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Feb.

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