DOVER-FOXCROFT — How much polyurethane should be on a basketball court in order to ensure the surface has enough grip for players’ sneakers as they run back and forth, but not too much grip which could cause an ankle injury? SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth grader Sariah Martin wanted to look into this for her project in the annual grade 8 science fair held on the evening of April 29.

GUILFORD —Piscataquis Community High School senior Noah Kain of Parkman has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award.

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff Portland’s three public high schools.

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on April 29 failed to override Gov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When someone is asked about who inspired them to join the medical field, you will often hear them say that it was a doctor, nurse or paramedic who was kind to them on the worst day of their life.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolOVERALL WINNER — Rowan Browne was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Manie Musicale 2026” competition in the French classes.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice-out on Moosehead Lake was declared at 8:30 a.

By Christopher Burns and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School is excited to announce Valedictorian Ava Goulette and Co-Salutatorians Audrey Chadbourne and Arianna Crosby for the Class of 2026.

Three Rivers Kiwanis presents the 20th annual Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday, May 9.

DEXTER — Adalea Gudroe, a student at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a globally recognized independent research institute dedicated to advancing ocean science and education.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine man was burned in a flash fire then drove himself to find help Monday evening.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Isabelle St.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff A new state law puts solar power directly in the hands of Mainers with systems costing less than a Disney World weekend for two.

The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles launched its new mobile branch, a portable unit that can deploy in towns without direct BMV services and to underserved communities.

DOVER-FOXCROFT —  The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft held its 52nd annual Piscataquis River Race on the morning of Saturday, April 25 with paddlers traveling approximately 9.

The Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine has several events scheduled prior to the primary on Tuesday, June 9.

BIDDEFORD — Cally Gudroe of Garland, a sophomore at the University of New England, was recognized at the University of New England’s 2026 University Awards ceremony, held April 21 at the Harold Alfond Forum.