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Katahdin reminds us of the limits of human endurance

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Katahdin is the crown jewel of the Maine outdoors.

Missing hiker’s body found on Katahdin, search continues for daughter

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The body of a hiker who had not been seen since Sunday has been located on Katahdin, according to Baxter State Park officials.

Bache awarded Maine State Troopers’ Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School student Sunny Bache, a senior and captain in the criminal justice program at Tri-County Technical Center, was recently awarded the Maine State Troopers’ Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship by Cpl.

2 ejected in Dexter ATV crash

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Two people were hurt in an ATV crash in Dexter on Sunday night.

Amended floating camps bill voted ought to pass

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that will prohibit floating camps from Maine’s lakes and ponds got the nod May 28 by the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine

The 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine will officially begin on Tuesday, June 3, uniting law enforcement officers from across the state as they carry the Flame of Hope through dozens of communities on its journey to the Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games, beginning on Friday, June 6 at the University of Maine in Orono.

Maine fish and wildlife commissioner defends department after recent criticism

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was in the public crosshairs when criticism from former employees got traction on social media.

74-year-old hiker rescued from Borestone Mountain

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff A 74-year-old man was rescued around 11 a.

Residents will vote on Greenville property and building ordinance update

GREENVILLE — Residents will decide the fate of a proposed amendment to the Greenville Land Use Ordinance at the annual town meeting on Monday, June 2.

Dover-Foxcroft honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those who died in service of their country were honored during Dover-Foxcroft’s annual Memorial Day observance on Monday morning.

Friends of Sangerville Fire Department Fishing Derby

SANGERVILLE — The Friends of Sangerville Fire Department 2025 Fishing Derby will be this weekend, from 7 a.

Zimmerman recognized with Maine EMS Lifetime Achievement Award

Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Northern Light Medical Transport recently celebrated paramedic William “Bill” Zimmerman for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Maine EMS, a bureau of the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Commissioners approve county radio project RFP

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A request for proposals for Piscataquis County’s $6.

Milo looks to get public safety building project within budget

MILO — With bids coming in over the $7.

Greenville Planning Board approves property/building ordinance

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board gave its approval to a property and building safety maintenance ordinance during a meeting on May 7.

Voter ID supporters file challenge over approved ballot language

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Proponents of the push to require a photo ID to vote have filed a challenge against the state over the referendum language that will appear on Mainers’ ballots this fall.

Dexter council tables decision on commercial solar ordinance

DEXTER — A decision on a proposed commercial solar farm ordinance will not be made for at least another month as the Dexter Town Council tabled the item during a May 8 meeting.

Susan Collins presses Trump officials on illegal marijuana grow houses

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

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