Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom WHATEVER CAN FLOAT THEIR BOATS – The annual Anything Floats race was part of the Bicentennial edition of the Monson Summerfest on Saturday afternoon.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A new simulation training lab in Bangor will give emergency care training to first responders in a life-like setting, better preparing them for situations in the field.

Contributed photo PARTY VALUES – Local Democrats from Sebec, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft, Orneville, and Bowerbank gathered in Sebec for an organizational meeting and cookout on July 10.

Rosemary Nicklow of Corinth has been safely located.

BANGOR – A Dover-Foxcroft man pleaded guilty in U.

Photo courtesy of Center Theatre SEAT PLAQUE WINNER – The Rev.

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a $6,913,918 municipal budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during a July 14 meeting.

PALMYRA – On Thursday, July 14 at approximately 3:30 a.

Pete Alonso has won the last two derbies using Dove Tail Bats SHIRLEY – Dove Tail Bat Company, a Maine-based manufacturer of baseball bats, will once again be the bat of choice for reigning Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority announced that it is going “All-In” to bring broadband internet to all Mainers.

Grand opening and Chamber ribbon cutting on July 23 SANGERVILLE – Starting July 15 Black Stream Disc Golf LLC of Sangerville will open to the public, offering a new recreational activity in the region.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Demand for foraging workshops are high and for the fourth year, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is ready to bring this educational opportunity to the region again.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $121,036 as part of its 30-day, $100,000 Challenge fundraiser.

MILO — Following last month’s affirmative 182-131 referendum vote, SAD 41 will soon start an approximate $935,000 Revolving Renovation Fund project for the upgrades to the air system at the Milo Elementary School.

BREWER — The state is asking developers of a proposed $113.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff SHIRLEY – A Peru woman has died after crashing into a turning vehicle in Shirley.

By Patty Wight, Maine Public Cancer and heart disease continue to be the leading causes of death in Maine, according to a new state report on community health.

GREENVILLE — For the first time since 2019, residents and visitors alike will be able to check out locally made arts and crafts and meet the people behind the handcrafted works at more than a half dozen businesses all within walking distance of one another.