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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.

Mills receives Academic All-State scholarship

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT — Penquis’ Zak Mills and Nathan Richards of Dexter both dive for a loose ball during a January 2018 contest in Dexter.

PCHS would shift back to C North on the pitch and diamond

Following several seasons in Class D South, Piscataquis Community High School baseball, softball and soccer teams would move back to Class C North.

This is one rock every Mainer should visit

By Betta Stothart If you’re fired up about the outdoors, there are lots of outrageously cool sights in Maine to explore.

Times announced for cheering state championship livestreams

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff As cheer squads around the state videotape their routines this week to submit for the 2021 state championship competition, times have been announced for the livestream of the virtual meet on Saturday, March 27.

How to decide whether a kayak or canoe is right for you

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Canoes and kayaks are two of the most popular watercraft for recreational paddlers.

It’s nearly impossible to get rid of a camp stove fuel canister in Maine

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Gas canisters used to fuel camp stoves can be a big challenge to get rid of in Maine once they’re empty.

Bike trails coming to the Moosehead region

For the past three years a group of dedicated Greenville residents has been working diligently on the region becoming a major mountain bike destination area.

Foxcroft boys swimming finishes ninth at PVC championship

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy boys swim team members swam in the home pool at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA with times compiled along with those from other schools across the region via a virtual meet to determine the 2021 Penobscot Valley Conference championship.

Reciprocal guide’s law is unnecessary

Updated COVID-19 guidelines open the door for spring high school sports championships in Maine

By Pete Warner Bangor Daily News Staff At long last, high school athletes in Maine can expect a more normal sports experience this spring.

What do you think about allowing some Sunday hunting in Maine?

By John Holyoke Bangor Daily News Staff Recently we published an opinion piece by Jared Bornstein, who is working with sponsors of a bill that would, if passed, allow people to hunt on private property in Maine on Sundays, so long as the hunter had written permission from the landowner.

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