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These eclipse chasers made Maine lodging reservations seven years ahead of time

By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — Cece and Eric English watched the moon blot out the sun, in an ancient celestial dance, above Wyoming’s Grand Teton Mountains during a total solar eclipse in August 2017.

MaineCF scholarships available to students pursuing business degrees

Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.

Sunny outlook remains for Monday eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite a nor’easter that knocked down trees and powerlines this week, Monday’s forecast is looking clear for eclipse viewing.

Penquis Valley High School won’t field a softball team this season

MILO — Due to a low number of players, Penquis Valley High School will not have a softball team for the 2024 season.

No lingering nor’easter effects expected for Monday eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff After Thursday’s nor’easter moves out of Maine, the weather is looking up.

Two groups partner to restore salmon and trout in Pleasant River

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Appalachian Mountain Club and the Atlantic Salmon Federation have formed a partnership to restore salmon and brook trout habitat in Piscataquis County, according to the groups on April 3.

Work continues on RSU 68 budget

SeDoMoCha principal will be departing for DRHS DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.

Leaving a legacy of life, April is Donate Life Month

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Events planned to celebrate happy childhoods

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizes the importance of communities working together to strengthen families.

Where you can view the solar eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.

Mills promotes Maine as premier eclipse destination, urges preparation

ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.

Johnston’s work displayed at Portland Museum of Art

Photo courtesy of Monique Johnston HONORED ARTIST — Foxcroft Academy senior Conner Johnston was recently honored at the Portland Museum of Art as part of the 2024 Youth Art Month celebration in March.

State withdraws plans to build in restricted zone of Allagash Wilderness Waterway

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The state has backed off on plans to build three administrative offices and as many storage barns in the restricted zone of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway after public opposition made it reconsider.

SeDoMoCha’s March Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School held the March Student in the Spotlight Assembly on Tuesday, March 26.

Man fell through pond ice while fleeing from Penobscot sheriff’s deputies

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Parkman man fell through pond ice in Dexter while fleeing from sheriff’s deputies late last week.

Snowmobile registrations are the lowest in 8 years

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Late season snow hasn’t bailed out Maine’s beleaguered snowmobile season, as rains and wind melt the state’s white gold.

Chadbourne receives PCHS MPA Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Scott Chadbourne of Sangerville, a senior at Piscataquis Community High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Keane announced.

50 years ago, Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ changed literature — and Maine

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Paul and Melissa Stearns both remember the day they found out that Mr.

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