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Maine disc golf, just one more round

By Adam Smith Why making time for disc golf matters, especially as the days get shorter.

Fundraising for Sangerville Town Hall renovation project

SANGERVILLE — At the annual town meeting in March of 1901, the citizens of Sangerville appropriated $7,500 to purchase a lot and build a town hall.

Why good salmon fishing doesn’t mean healthy salmon populations

Higher property taxes on out-of-state homeowners a bad idea

To the Editor; As an out-of-state owner of a second home located in the Greenville area, I am concerned that the Democratic candidate for governor, Hannah Pingree, is proposing a plan to allow towns (such as Greenville) to tax out-of-state homeowners at higher rates than residents.

Replacing a respected, effective senator like Susan Collins will hurt Maine

Piscataquis Democrats Fall Fundraiser

MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats will gather for the annual Fall Fundraiser at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building, 15 Harris Pond Road, from 2 to 4 p.

These signs mean Maine’s fall salmon run is getting started

By Al Raychard In my angler’s mind, there are three prime periods during the entire fishing season.

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

By Pete Rogers, Maine Emergency Management Agency director, and Jarrett W.

Veteran resources available through AARP

To the Editor; As veterans continue to face challenges related to health, connection and well-being, it is important they know that AARP is in their corner with free resources designed to support them and their families.

There’s wealth in journals

By Nancy Battick If you belong to a genealogical society, you likely will receive a subscription to their journal as part of your membership.

Some bowhunters may have a tough decision to make this fall

Protecting Maine through stronger infrastructure and climate resiliency

Social Security reform needs open debate, not a fast track

By Andre Chasse As the volunteer state president for AARP Maine, I spend a great deal of time talking with older Mainers about the issues that matter most to them.

SAM banquet draws big turnout of sportsmen

Mainers depend on the promise of Social Security. I intend to keep it.

By Troy Jackson By now, I’m sure you’ve heard my story.

This remote Maine trail follows the route of a boy who survived 9 days lost in the wilderness

By Carey Kish During the fourth and fifth days of his extraordinary ordeal in July 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler followed the old Wassataquoik Tote Road, the same route that runs through this remote corner of Baxter State Park.

With tick-borne illnesses surging, we must strengthen research, prevention and education

Where were you when the world stopped turning? I was stranded in the Labrador wilderness.

By Al Raychard Twenty-five years later, where I was and how I first heard the news is as fresh as if it happened yesterday.

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