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I embarked on a 6-day winter expedition in Baxter State Park

By Ron Chase A winter expedition into Baxter State Park begins months in advance.

April adventures with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — Imagine if your favorite movie characters were replaced by Peeps (the marshmallow candy, not your BFFs!).

Dexter Regional High School students to compete in Thomas Cup

WATERVILLE — The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers at Thomas College in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — Spring is in the air and the riding is still good in the area.

Ridge View Community School second trimester honor roll

Grade 8, high honors – habits of work: Vera Alexander, Mellesse Grant, Pace Jarrett, Grace Jiang, Madison LaGross, Bodhi Langlais, Baylee Packard, Daisy Perkins, and Ian Saunders; honors – habits of work: Brandon Batey, Ella-marie Buschmann, Jacob Campbell, Adalea Gudroe, and Tristan Hopkins-Watrous; high honors – academic: Vera Alexander, Pace Jarrett, Grace Jiang, and Ian Saunders; honors – academic: Bodhi Langlais.

Chief justice seeks more judges, clerks and judicial marshals to clear growing backlog

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill asked lawmakers on March 23 to support funding for an additional four judges, clerks and judicial marshals to help clear a backlog of cases that continues to grow despite the end of pandemic-imposed restrictions.

Boey elevated to senior VP, general counsel & director of compliance at Camden National Bank

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced that Brandon Boey was promoted to senior vice president, general counsel, and director of compliance.

EMDC names Cooley vice president of programs and operations

Eastern Maine Development Corp is pleased to name Tracey Cooley the vice president of programs and operations.

VMI cadet researches cybersecurity

LEXINGTON, Virginia — “Think back to the last time you watched a movie about a big heist.

Nonprofit wants to make $200K of improvements to Greenville ski mountain

The organization that has maintained Big Moose Mountain in Greenville since 2012 has pledged to use $200,000 to improve the ski area.

Palmyra man dies in Maine prison

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — A Palmyra man died Tuesday at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston.

Piscataquis County to seek bids for roofing project in Guilford

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners agreed during a meeting Tuesday to seek bids for a roof repair project for the sheriff’s office patrol building in Guilford.

Stock your private pond with trout through PCSWCD’s annual sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Private ponds that are stocked with trout provide multiple benefits for landowners and their families.

Penquis Valley Dine & Discuss: A conversation about youth mental health and wellness

MILO — The Positive Action Team and Northern Light Mayo Hospital invite teens and their parents to join them for a discussion about mental health and wellness in our student body on Friday, March 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.

Bellmore promoted to senior vice president, talent acquisition & diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Camden National Bank

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced that Kathleen (Kate) Bellmore was promoted to senior vice president, talent acquisition & diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

Center Theatre announces 2023 April Vacation Theater Camp

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced the return of the annual April Vacation Theater Camp, running from Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21.

Pi Day returns to SeDoMoCha Middle School

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, March 14 SeDoMoCha Middle School celebrated Pi Day with an assembly in the gym.

PCSWCD forest health webinars focusing on invasive species and pests & diseases

Join PCSWCD as they host two, hour-long lunch time webinars that focus on forest health topics with guests from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

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