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Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby results

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association held its 14th annual Ice Fishing Derby Feb.

These two bills could change how Mainers hunt

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Two controversial hunting bills were considered by the Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee in public hearings on Monday, March 3.

New way to take part in Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count

Mainers might not be thinking about summer just yet, but Common Loons will start to appear on lakes and ponds shortly after the ice melts so Maine Audubon is already getting set for its 42nd Annual Loon Count.

1 person killed in Piscataquis County snowmobile crash

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A 53-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed in a snowmobile crash Friday afternoon, Feb.

Mills nominates fired federal prosecutor to be Maine judge

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

UScellular names Burbine as director of sales and operations for the New England region

UScellular announced it has named Kyle Burbine as director of sales and operations for its New England region.

Maine Community Foundation scholarships available to student leaders, aspiring journalists

Student leaders and aspiring journalists may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Friends of Community Fitness receives $25,000 match challenge to secure future of community center

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to strengthen the future of the community center.

Catching a big Wassookeag fish was just a bonus for this man

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Keith Knight of Corinna was looking for a distraction.

Piscataquis County EMS teams embrace new, lifesaving equipment

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics in Piscataquis County are completing training on new equipment that will help them provide more efficient, effective care.

Dexter council approves $153,000 loader purchase

DEXTER — The Dexter highway department will have a new front end loader after the town council approved a $153,000 purchase from the Orono-based SR1 Equipment during a Feb.

Greenville Fire Department Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby returns this weekend

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Fire Department’s fourth annual Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby is set for this weekend, running from Friday, Feb.

Foundation funds new playground for Greenville

GREENVILLE — The Ellis L.

What a colder winter means for Maine ticks

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff After another year of record-breaking Lyme disease case reports, Mainers may be hoping a colder, drier winter is putting a dent in tick populations.

Piscataquis Democrats reach giving milestone

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Four years ago in February 2021 the Piscataquis County Democrats committed to supporting the Piscataquis Regional Food Center to address hunger in our community.

Thomas College offers tuition-free education for Dexter Regional High School student

WATERVILLE — Thomas College is proud to announce an extraordinary opportunity for an eligible student from Dexter Regional High School to receive a Thomas College undergraduate degree tuition-free along with housing and a meal plan thanks to the generosity of the Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation.

Can-Am sled dog race on track for March after last year’s cancellation

By Christopher Bouchard, The County FORT KENT — While last year’s Can-Am Crown sled dog race was canceled due to unseasonably warm weather and a lack of snow, organizers say this year’s event is on track to return on March 1.

Center Theatre hosts screenings of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that it will be hosting two screenings of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, set for March 7-8 at 7 p.

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