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A fire starter is an essential tool while hiking in Maine

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff One way to boost your safety while hiking in Maine, during any season, is by carrying the tools and proper clothing to stay warm.

Parachute accident didn’t stop Piscataquis native from 31-year basketball coaching career

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Russell Tracy considered himself “a pretty good playground player” on the basketball courts around Dover-Foxcroft during the mid-1970s.

Coach with local ties retires after 25 years leading Brunswick boys basketball team

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Todd Hanson, who guided the Brunswick High School boys basketball team to more than 300 victories and a state championship during his quarter-century as the Dragons’ head coach, has stepped down.

Dogs still chase deer if given the opportunity

Exploring springtime birds at the Law Farm

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Register and join us for a morning bird walk on Sunday, May 2, as we explore springtime birds at the Law Farm.

Moosehead Lake and Penobscot regional fishing reports

By Tim Obrey and Kevin Dunham Places to go: April can be a tough month for anglers wishing to dip their toes in the waters around the Moosehead Lake region.

Spring paddling can be dangerous. Here are some tips for staying safe.

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff As ice melts from the landscape and waterways open up in the spring, you might find yourself itching to toss a boat in the water.

It’s time to make some more opening day fishing memories

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Things haven’t been normal for a long time now.

Virtual presentation on shore-spawning brook trout in Moosehead Lake

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Regional Fisheries Supervisor Tim Obrey will discuss the trophy brook trout fishery that has developed on Moosehead Lake and the recent research and management associated with these shore-spawning fish.

Proposed fish and wildlife laws worth a look

Summer volunteer trail days with PCSWCD

Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts a volunteer workday at each of the public lands it manages.

Dexter and Penquis compete at virtual cheering championships

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Maine Principals Association state cheering competitions to be held virtually in 2021.

Five first aid items and skills all hikers need

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Accidents happen.

MPA to allow all teams to compete in 2021 spring sports playoffs

By Ernie Clark Bangor Daily News Staff This year’s high school spring sports postseason will feature a new wrinkle in several disciplines to compensate for any cancellations resulting from the coronavirus pandemic — open tournaments.

UMaine’s Schumann, Plese earn Dean Smith Awards

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Track and field competitor Anna Schumann and swimmer Andrew Plese of the University of Maine have been honored with the “M” Club Dean Smith Awards.

Doe permits aren’t managing the herd

Moosehead Lake region fishing report

By Tim Obrey, Moosehead Lake region fisheries resource supervisor Well, 2020 is in the rearview mirror and hopefully life will get back to normal soon.

Once a novelty, high school sports livestreaming becoming a future staple for fans

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Society has made many adjustments while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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