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UMaine field hockey team favored to repeat as conference champions

Dexter grad Webber among players to replace in 2022 By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff ORONO — The University of Maine’s field hockey team earned its first America East tournament championship and NCAA Division I Tournament berth last fall.

Jim Robinson Field House opened to the public

FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.

Four from region run in TD Beach to Beacon 10K

CAPE ELIZABETH – Four runners from across the region were among the 5,300-plus taking part in the 2022 TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday morning.

Thirty run in 25th Pony Pride race

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy graduates, community members, and visitors to the region kicked off the Saturday of Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend by running in the 25th Pony Pride road race.

Moosehead Lake Region fishing report

By Tim Obrey, Moosehead Lake Region regional fisheries supervisor Regulation proposals.

Friends of Community Fitness to unveil outdoor pickleball court

GUILFORD – On Thursday, Aug.

This is the perfect time to jig for deep-water lake trout

By Leighton Wass Summertime fishing for togue, or lakers as they are called outside of Maine, has evolved over the years from trolling with metal lines (braided copper and monel) to lead core lines, and finally to downriggers.

Pine Tree Hospice’s 15th annual Golf Open set for Aug. 20

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Golfers, registration is open for Pine Tree Hospice’s 15th annual Golf Open on Saturday, Aug.

UMaine, UNH researchers to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change

University of Maine and University of New Hampshire researchers will investigate how the diversity and evolution of feeding habits among Arctic charr populations in Maine affect their resilience or vulnerability to climate change.

MHFCU pie eating contest returns at Piscataquis River Festival

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union HANDS-FREE MUNCHING – The return of the Piscataquis River Festival in Guilford on Saturday brought back the Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union’s pie eating contest in the early afternoon.

Friends of Community Fitness holds annual Riverfest 5K

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness’ Riverfest 5K returned after a 3-year absence on Saturday morning, July 30 to kick off the Piscataquis River Festival.

You should should take your ‘secret’ fishing and hunting spots to your grave

By Chris Sargent “I could tell you but I’d have to kill you!” said Billy, a family friend and neighbor when I asked where he’d caught the five largest brook trout I’d ever seen at the time.

Old Town Orono YMCA and Piscataquis Regional YMCA formalize their agreement to work together

The Old Town Orono YMCA and the Piscataquis Regional YMCA are excited to share that earlier this month the board of directors for the two organizations formally voted to integrate as one organization.

Belfast woman aims to swim 31 lakes in 31 days to honor her father

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Ali Simonds of Belfast is on a mission to swim at least a mile in a different Maine lake every day in August.

AMC Maine invites visitors to Little Lyford Lodge on Aug. 6

The Maine Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club invites visitors from the local area and beyond to join in a fun-filled event at Little Lyford Lodge on Saturday, Aug.

6 Maine summer hikes where you can go for a swim

By Lindsay Putnam, Bangor Daily News Staff If you’ve ever been hiking on a hot summer day and wanted to jump in the water to cool off, we have great news.

Guides fear Maine’s reputation as an outdoors destination is in jeopardy

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s reputation as a pristine outdoors destination has recently taken some hits.

Wilderness Sled Dog Racing Association seeks logo submissions

GREENVILLE – Greenville’s Wilderness Sled Dog Race Committee is accepting design ideas for a new logo, and entries will be entered into a contest.

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