HERE IT COMES Observer photo/Mike Lange Madison Chadbourne of Foxcroft Academy gets ready for a downcourt pass during Saturday’s pre-season contest against Hall-Dale in Dexter.

Observer photo/Mike Lange  Dylan Harmon-Weeks of Foxcroft Academy turns the corner with Hall-Dale’s Ryan Sinclair in pursuit.

HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE Observer photo/Mike Lange Macie Melvin (left) looks for an outlet while being guarded by Hall-Dale’s Jill Whynot during Saturday’s Maine Highlands FCU Tip-Off Classic.

Observer photo/Mike Lange Dexter center Megan Peach launches a jumper during Saturday’s pre-season game against Hall-Dale.

JUMPER Observer photo/Mike Lange Greenville Laker Trevor Richards squeezes this shot by Tristan French of PCHS.

Observer photo/Mike Lange Foxcroft Academy’s Drew Smith watches as teammate Hunter Smith’s deuce goes in during Saturday’s Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Tip-Off Classic against Hall-Dale at Dexter.

SPEED STEAL Observer photo/Mike Lange Erin Speed (21) of PCHS picks off a pass during last week’s pre-season contest against Greenville.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — In conjunction with the Hometown Holiday celebration, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club, along with clubs from Dexter, Nokomis, Greenville, PCHS and Penquis, will host the third annual Reindeer Run 5K run/walk on Sunday, Dec.

By Tim ObreyRegional Fisheries Biologist     “The fishing law book is way too simple,” said no one…ever.

This summer Alyssa Murano, a junior at Penquis Valley High School in Milo, attended an NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) Cheering Camp with some of her teammates, where she was nominated for the All-American Team.

    Friday, Dec.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eight new members were inducted into the Foxcroft Academy Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at halftime of the Ponies’ 66-13 win over Hermon in the Homecoming football game on Oct.

Contributed photo PCHS senior Alex Speed was honored at a school assembly on Nov.

    Thursday, Nov.

    BANGOR — Three area residents continued their football careers by playing this past season at Husson University.

    Players from the region’s three Class C soccer schools received postseason recognition by being named to the Penobscot Valley Conference (PVC) All-Conference Team.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — In conjunction with the Hometown Holiday celebration, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club, along with clubs from Dexter, Nokomis, Greenville, PCHS and Penquis, will host the third annual Reindeer Run 5K run/walk on Sunday, Dec.

    DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School Project Graduation Committee sponsored a 5K Glow Run/Walk on Sunday, Nov.