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Find out if you received a 2023 Maine antlerless deer permit

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The winners of the 2023 Maine antlerless deer permit lottery are officially out.

Foxcroft Academy presents student and staff alumni honors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two prestigious annual awards were given out at Foxcroft Academy’s 2023 Pony Tales and Cocktails event on Saturday, Aug.

Runners earn their hot dogs at Millside Fitness Bun Run

DEXTER — Again in 2023, the annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival kicked off with the Millside Fitness Bun Run 5K on Saturday, Aug.

Twenty-eight run in Foxcroft Academy’s Pony Pride 3.8K

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy graduates, community members, and visitors to the region kicked off the Saturday of Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend on Aug.

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 — .

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