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This angler shows off a nice salmon he caught on the East Outlet

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Alan Cooper really enjoys fishing and enjoying outdoors pursuits in Maine.

Backseat shooters annoy some hunters

Niagara Falls is one of Baxter State Park’s best family-friendly hikes

By Aislinn Sarnacki “I can hear the water!” my 9-year-old niece called out as she skipped down the trail, launching off one rock and onto the next.

Dover Rovers ATV Club charity ride Aug. 14

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Rovers ATV Club is hosting a charity ride for Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc.

Martin receives Garnett and Gibbs Journalism Scholarship

Fishing Across Maine raises $10,000 to fight food insecurity

Throughout June anglers of all abilities cast their lines for Fishing Across Maine, a fundraiser for Wayside Food Programs, to help end food insecurity across the state.

Refurbished scoreboard revives memories of a Maine school that’s been closed for 53 years

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Symbolism may be found in just about any item, and the source for a group of Brownville Junction High School alums and community members was a scoreboard.

Brownville Junction High School scoreboard restored to its former glory

BROWNVILLE — A piece of Brownville’s past has been brought back to life.

Author documents Big East Conference basketball in new book

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Jim Carter has spent a lot of time in libraries and museums over the years, even basements and attics when necessary.

Williams Mountain Hike & Trail Stewardship Day

Volunteers are invited to join Moosehead Trails and the State Bureau of Parks and Lands on Sunday, Aug.

Less is more when it comes to fly-tying

Following college ruling, whether high school athletes can make money of their image becomes hot topic

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The phrase “name, image and likeness” has dominated the college sports scene this year, with a Supreme Court decision leading the NCAA to adopt an interim policy giving all of its incoming and current student-athletes the opportunity to benefit financially from those three elements of their identity.

Foxcroft Academy’s Pony Pride 5K returns Aug. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Foxcroft Academy Pony Pride 5K road race is back.

Maine will be better able to protect deer during the winter thanks to an influx of money

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff White-tailed deer in Maine will have a greater chance of surviving severe winter conditions in the future thanks to recent measures taken by the Legislature.

Mets’ Alonso uses Maine-made bats to repeat as Home Run Derby champ

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff There’s nothing like Maine-grown hardwood to rule the Home Run Derby.

Three friends make grueling run through Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News StaffChildhood friends Will Peterson, Nik Hase and Xander Keiter have shared a lot of adventures together growing up in southern Maine.

Historical society to unveil restored BJHS basketball scoreboard

BROWNVILLE — Several years ago the Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society came into possession of the basketball scoreboard from Brownville Junction High School.

Maine Audubon annual Loon Count set for July 17

FALMOUTH — A loon glides across a still lake, the white dots on its black wings appearing to sparkle in the reflection off the water.

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