On May 7 Brittany Paradis, 38, of Harmony, finished 43rd out of 116 runners in the George Kohl Memorial 5K in Oakland.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromDIVING STOP TO THROW OUT THE RUNNER — After making a diving stop to her left beyond second base, Foxcroft Academy junior Abbi Bourget makes the throw to senior Desirae Brawn at first to get MDI senior Avalon Kerley out during the top of the third of the May 7 game in Dover-Foxcroft.

The Foxcroft boys finished in third place out of six schools during a May 6 meet at Hampden Academy, with the Ponies scoring 132 points.

May 3: Dexter boys tennis lost vs.

The fishing on Moosehead right now is very good.

  Wednesday, May 11—BASEBALL:  Dexter at Lee 4:30 p.

By Ernie Clark Staff Writer DEXTER — Jackson Coutts’ baseball bat often affects opposing teams like a magic wand whether he’s swinging it or not.

GREENVILLE — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD), the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) and the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) are teaming up to present a “Fisheries for Families Day” at the Greenville Junction Wharf on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.

Photo courtesy of Pine Tree HospiceGOLF FORE HOSPICE — Ethan Annis gets ready for this year’s Golf Open, to benefit Pine Tree Hospice and being co-hosted by Mayo Regional Hospital on June 11 at the Foxcroft Golf Club.

through May 9 Class B North baseball 7.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — One of the most interesting yet challenging parts of a track and field meet for any sportswriter is that each individual event provides a storyline all its own.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — For the first time since 2013, Penquis Valley High School has enough players to field a softball team.

BRUNSWICK — Over a half dozen residents of the region traveled south to take part in several Race for Runways competitions on April 23.

  schedule subject to change Wednesday, May 4—BASEBALL: Dexter vs.

April 25: PCHS baseball won at Lee 8-5.

The Dexter and PCHS boys both were in action at Hampden on April 28 with the Tigers finishing fifth of eight schools at a score of 33 points and the Pirates placing eighth with two points.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Opening day is a special time each year for any baseball player whether the venue is a Little League field or a major league stadium.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom GETTING READY TO RACE — Entrants in the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club’s 44th annual Piscataquis River Race get ready for the start on the morning of April 23 near King Cummings Park in Guilford.