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New aquatic invasives law tightens restrictions on boaters in Maine

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is a popular place for residents and vacationers alike and many folks spend time during the summer fishing, boating and water skiing on the state’s lakes and ponds.

Foxcroft Academy baseball field named for long-time superintendent of buildings and grounds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For three decades the late Roger E.

PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis Community High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees has been announced.

What I learned seeing Baxter State Park through the eyes of an 11-year-old

By Aislinn Sarnacki From the stern of the canoe, I watched my niece as she dipped her paddle into the water at a diagonal tilt.

16th annual Pine Tree Hospice Golf Open

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Get ready, get set, golf! Pine Tree Hospice’s 16th annual Golf Open will be held Saturday, Aug.

Friends of Community Fitness holds annual Riverfest 5K

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness’ Riverfest 5K kicked off the Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday morning, July 29 with 26 runners taking part.

New map of Moosehead Lake

A beautiful and detailed map of Maine’s largest lake is now available at local stores.

Conservationists fear Penobscot River dam malfunction wiped out young salmon

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Two weeks after an unexpected shutdown of the McKay hydroelectric station that left portions of the West Branch of the Penobscot River below Ripogenus Dam at extremely low levels for an extended period, two hydro units remain out of service.

Foxcroft Academy’s Pony Pride on Aug. 5

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Pony Pride 3.

Pickleball in Monson

Contributed photo PICKLEBALL COURT — Players took to the new pickleball court in Monson, located behind the town office, during Monson Summerfest on July 15.

Dexter grad takes over as MCI girls basketball coach

By Sam Canfield, Bangor Daily News Staff PITTSFIELD — The Maine Central Institute’s girls’ basketball program is changing hands, with former junior varsity coach Tasha Pratt taking the reins.

Maine Appalachian Trail Club to receive $475K

This hike leads you to an enchanting waterfall on the Appalachian Trail

By Aislinn Sarnacki Surrounded by slate walls that reach up to 90 feet tall, Little Wilson Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls — or series of waterfalls — in Maine.

Friends of Community Fitness to hold Riverfest 5K

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom FIT TO RUN A 5K — .

Anglers surprised by Maine’s strict proposed limits on bass tournaments

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A proposal from the state to end bass fishing tournaments in northern Maine is drawing the ire of conservation groups.

Historic Rockwood sportsmen’s camp for sale

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff ROCKWOOD — Maynard’s in Maine, a sportsmen’s camp in Rockwood that offers cabin rentals and family-style meals, is for sale for $3.

Maine high school football officials will collaborate more to address lack of refs

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff The assigner for the Eastern Maine board of high school football officials says the different regional groups of officials will be collaborating more this season to address the need for more refs.

Golfers take to the course for Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — On Monday, July 3 Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation held a fundraising golf tournament and silent auction at the picturesque Mountain Village Golf Course and Clubhouse along the shores of Moosehead Lake.

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