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Dexter High School Decorated Bus

Photo courtesy of T-Mobile ADDITIONAL $50,000 — By finishing third in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, Dexter Regional High School has added another $50,000 to its total haul from the competition that already included $25,000 for being one of 25 national finalists.

Photo courtesy of T-Mobile ADDITIONAL $50,000 — By finishing third in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, Dexter Regional High School has added another $50,000 to its total haul from the competition that already included $25,000 for being one of 25 national finalists.

Dexter finishes 3rd in national competition, wins additional $50K

October 30, 2025

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School Tigers didn’t end up winning the $1 million national prize as part of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. But they aren’t leaving that competition empty-handed.

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Northern Light vows to treat Anthem patients in-network as contract negotiations continue

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Negotiations between Northern Light Health and Anthem continue, despite the deadline for reaching an agreement expiring early Saturday, Nov.

Planning underway for Mayo Mill Dam removal

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The multi-year process to remove the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft has begun.

Maine is recalling cannabis vapes because of unsafe pesticide levels

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is recalling cannabis vapes because of unsafe pesticide levels.

Maine Community Foundation announces $250K grant and mobilization of donor network to Address SNAP food shortages

The Maine Community Foundation announced a $250,000 donation and an effort to mobilize its large network of private donors to address the immediate, emergency need for food facing 170,000 Mainers as federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds lapse as of Saturday, Nov.

GFWC/Miosac Club News

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met Oct.

Today is the deadline for Northern Light Health and Anthem to reach a deal

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Friday is the last day for Northern Light Health to reach an agreement with Maine’s largest health insurer after the organizations extended their contract deadline by one month.

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Three Dexter runners race at Class C X-C championships

November 2, 2025

AUGUSTA — Three Dexter Regional High School cross country runners took part in the 2025 Class C championships on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1 at Cony High School, after having qualified with top 30 performances at the previous weekend’s Class C North finals.

Dexter football scores 30 points in 2nd half to outduel Orono in playoff shootout

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor ORONO — Quarterback Bryce Cooper had himself a second half on Friday night, Oct.

Tiger quarterback scored 5 touchdowns but his best play was throwing a block

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor ORONO — Bryce Cooper couldn’t be stopped Friday night.

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Why Maine land trusts are actually a good thing for hunters and anglers

By Colin Brown Maine has a rich history of land conservation for the benefit of its residents and visitors.

Grouse hunters find plenty of birds and laughs in Maine’s North Woods

By Pete Warner T11, R13 WELS — There’s nothing quite like a hunting trip to the North Maine Woods.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer The winter holidays will soon be upon us, filled with Thanksgiving turkey, December parties and holiday gift-giving.

Maine wildlife officials advise harvesting does first for bigger bucks

Local citizens learn about complex US immigration laws

By Sam Brown An experienced Maine lawyer who practices immigration law presented a basic introduction to the topic to about 30 concerned residents at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft, Tuesday afternoon Oct.

Why would we want Question 1?

To the Editor; Question 1 will make it harder for Mainers to vote, plain and simple.

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2025 Fall Folk Festival set for Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is delighted to announce the 2025 Fall Folk Festival, set to take place at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St.

Modern Mind Readers unveil secrets of the mind at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts invites audiences to embark on a journey into the impossible as it hosts the appearance of the stunning duo Tabraze and Robin Sheikh, known as “Modern Mind Readers”.

Lake trout research returns to Moosehead for a 2nd year

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor On Monday, Oct.

Fagan-Cannon is SeDoMoCha School’s ‘Staff in the Spotlight’ recipient

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School proudly recognized Amy Fagan-Cannon — known affectionately throughout the school community as “Mrs.

Dover Low Vision Group meets Nov. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St.

Center Theatre offers daytime school shows of ‘A Christmas Carol’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that it will be offering special daytime performances of its production of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” for area schools and homeschool groups on Tuesday, Dec.