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Inaugural Piscataquis Radar Runs set for Feb. 5

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Snowmobilers will be able to put their machines to the test to earn bragging rights over who is the fastest during the inaugural Piscataquis Radar Runs on Saturday, Feb.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — We only got half the predicted snowfall last week which is not good for the woods trails.

FA girls indoor track finishes in first, boys come in second

ORONO – The Foxcroft Academy girls indoor track and field team finished in first place during a week six Penobscot Valley Conference/Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet Jan.

Proposed registration system would let Maine hunters tag their deer online

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Stopping at the nearest tagging station on the way out of the woods to register and weigh a deer is a longstanding tradition among Maine hunters.

Out-of-staters drove another big year for bear hunting in Maine

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff In a normal year, an abundance of natural foods on the Maine landscape gives black bears plenty to eat, but poses a challenge for hunters.

Helicopters and rocket nets are vital tools for monitoring Maine’s moose

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff To help protect moose, state officials sometimes must take extreme measures.

Undefeated Ellsworth boys hold off Foxcroft Academy in key Class B basketball clash

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — The flashy 18th birthday present for Ellsworth High School senior Hunter Curtis came during the final minute of the top-ranked Eagles’ Class B boys basketball showdown at No.

Foxcroft girls fall at home to Caribou

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT – Both Foxcroft Academy and Caribou High School girls teams ended up with respective season-low points for totals during a late afternoon Big East Conference/Class B North contest on Jan.

People are flocking to Maine to hunt and fish during the pandemic

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff While the final numbers have yet to be calculated, it appears the COVID-19 pandemic continues spurring people to pursue outdoor activities in Maine.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY – Another week, another potential snow storm.

Reed wins pair of jumping events

ORONO – Foxcroft Academy senior Jacob Reed finished in/tied for first place in a pair of jumping events during a fifth weekend Penobscot Valley Conference/Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet on Jan.

2021 was one of the worst years for Maine moose hunters

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite the availability of more permits, overall hunter success was down slightly during the traditional portion of the 2021 Maine moose hunt.

High school track athletes are setting records despite wearing masks

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff While last winter’s statewide high school indoor track season was wiped out by COVID-19 and the lack of available field house space, the competition continued with a different look in eastern Maine.

Foxcroft Academy girls basketball strategy: ‘It’s organized chaos’

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Levi Ladd didn’t plan to leave Maine Central Institute.

Two girls basketball teams have crammed schedules due to postponements

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Two high school girls basketball teams will likely enter the postseason as either the fittest, or the most fatigued.

Hunter shakes off illness to shoot 215-pound ‘COVID buck

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Chris Richards grew up in Dixfield immersed in Maine’s hunting and fishing culture.

Cheerleading will return to in-person competition at regional and state meets

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff After being held virtually last year to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regional and state cheerleading competitions will try to return to normal this season.

Foxcroft Academy boys pull away from shorthanded Dexter

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER – Filip Brkic didn’t play many minutes Monday evening as the second-ranked boys basketball teams in Class B North and Class C North squared off at Guiski Gymnasium in Dexter.

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