Interested in trying ice fishing for the first time? Has it been a while since you have set a trap? Free Fishing License Week, Feb.

By John Holyoke Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor One of the state’s longest-running ice fishing events will return for its 59th edition this weekend, as anglers flock to the Milo area for the Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

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Concerned Piscataquis residents have formed the non-partisan group PROACT! (Piscataquis Regional Organization for ACTion) in response to recent statements and actions of the Piscataquis County Commissioners which limits safe citizen participation in their meetings.

By Josh Deakin You’ve probably seen their name at least a dozen times over the last decade and you’ll probably continue to see it for many years to come.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism, in partnership with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, has launched Look Out for ME, a marketing and educational initiative to support responsible recreation in the Maine outdoors.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about edible native plants in the landscape from 6–7 p.

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Sleeping in a tent while surrounded by snow and ice may sound miserable to those who haven’t tried it.

Composite image courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolJANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff.

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — We didn’t get as much snow as predicted in the last storm but every little bit helps.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — A key step was taken toward the construction of Foxcroft Academy’s fieldhouse as the Dover-Foxcroft Planning Board formally approved the project during a Feb.

MILO — A contribution of $28,734 from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation completes the fundraising efforts for a Penquis Valley School playground.

GREENVILLE – Join the Shaw Public Library for the virtual event “The Last 50 Years of Change with Jake Morrel” from 6-7 p.

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is home to countless outdoor destinations for recreationists to enjoy.

GREENVILLE — Destination Moosehead Lake is proud to host the 17th annual Chocolate Festival.

The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 650 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts and many other fields.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — At the Dover-Foxcroft Planning Board Zoom meeting held on Feb.