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4th-generation sporting camp owner Jerry Packard honored as Legendary Maine Guide

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As the son and grandson of Registered Maine Guides, Jerry Packard naturally became one himself.

Dexter Post Office to host ‘This ZIP Code Means Business’ event

DEXTER — This year, the Dexter Post Office will celebrate Small Business Week by hosting an event to demonstrate how the U.

SAD 46 board approves $16M budget

District meeting set for June 1 DEXTER — The SAD 46 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $16,025,870 during a May 3 meeting at the Ridge View Community School.

Rain forces Maine to close all ATV trails through Memorial Day

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff This spring, folks who enjoy journeying through the Maine woods on all-terrain vehicles will have to wait a bit longer.

Boil water order issued for Milo

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Milo residents are being advised to boil their water.

County extends internet rebate program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County residents lacking internet can still have some financial assistance in connecting.

SeDoMoCha School’s April Students in the Spotlight

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The SeDoMoCha School of Dover-Foxcroft held its April Students in the Spotlight award presentation on April 27, as educators selected students based on accountability.

Free summer training to start a new career as a CNA

DOVER FOXCROFT — Did you know that according to ONET (The Occupational Network), the annual median wage for a certified nursing assistant in Maine is $32,850 with a projected job growth of up 8 percent a year? The healthcare field was one of the top industries in 2020-21 and continues to grow.

Foxcroft Academy announces Rose Award recipients, honor parts for graduation

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, May 2 Foxcroft Academy held a special ceremony to announce the Class of 2023 outstanding scholars at its annual Rose Award ceremony.

Paddling these rapids in Piscataquis County requires precise navigation

By Ron Chase Paddling Kingsbury Stream in Abbot has been a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring tradition for decades.

Collins, King, Golden announce $304K for Dexter airport terminal building

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He found a dream buck in the Maine woods. There was just one catch.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Garrett Wilbur is an avid deer hunter and enjoys spending time in the woods near his home in Greenville.

MaineCF names new vice president

The Maine Community Foundation announces the promotion of Laura Lee to vice president of community impact.

SeDoMoCha School honors its foster grandparents

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the April Students in the Spotlight celebration, SeDoMoCha School and the Penquis Foster Grandparent Program officials took the time to recognize the school’s three foster grandparents.

No time for regrets with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn “Over time, people regret what they didn’t do more than what they did do,” writes Daniel Pink in his bestseller “The Power of Regret.

Maine sees regional high school as model despite failed attempts

Maine’s education commissioner sees a proposed regional high school serving districts in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties as a model for future education.

Stuck on the roof to support drama camps

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting the second annual “Dani on Deck Fundraiser.

Anglers fear train derailment has damaged one of Maine’s most pristine areas

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Rob Hannigan has been fishing at Brassua Lake his entire life.

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