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Contributed photo WREATH CEREMONY — Law enforcement officers gathered at the Hillside Cemetery in Monson as part of a statewide wreath-laying ceremony for all troopers who died in the line of duty. Monson native and Trooper Frank Wing was killed in a motorcycle accident in Millinocket on Aug. 19, 1928. Several community members were in attendance as well as Rick Wing who played taps in honor of his relative. After the ceremony there were refreshments offered at the Monson Museum by members of the historical society. From left, Penobscot Corrections Officer Eric Bennett, Trooper Anthony Mareglia Trooper Sgt. Taylor Dube, Trooper Cpl. Marc Poulin, retired Trooper David Preble and retired Trooper Paul Davis.

Contributed photo WREATH CEREMONY — Law enforcement officers gathered at the Hillside Cemetery in Monson as part of a statewide wreath-laying ceremony for all troopers who died in the line of duty. Monson native and Trooper Frank Wing was killed in a motorcycle accident in Millinocket on Aug. 19, 1928. Several community members were in attendance as well as Rick Wing who played taps in honor of his relative. After the ceremony there were refreshments offered at the Monson Museum by members of the historical society. From left, Penobscot Corrections Officer Eric Bennett, Trooper Anthony Mareglia Trooper Sgt. Taylor Dube, Trooper Cpl. Marc Poulin, retired Trooper David Preble and retired Trooper Paul Davis.

Annual ceremony recognizes state trooper who died in the line of duty

December 15, 2025

Contributed photoWREATH CEREMONY — Law enforcement officers gathered at the Hillside Cemetery in Monson as part of a statewide wreath-laying ceremony for all troopers who died in the line of duty. Monson native and Trooper Frank Wing was killed in a motorcycle accident in Millinocket on Aug.

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Piscataquis Community Secondary School quarter 1 honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Bella Buehne, Audrey Chadbourne, Arianna Crosby, Brady Gaw, Molly Goodwin, Ava Goulette, Noah Kain, Elizabeth Libby-Gilbert, Zoe McInnis, Landon McKenney, Tyler Willey; high honors: Brady Ball, Brookelynn Hunt, Sadie-Mae Kelley, Chase Kilian, Ryan Mitchell, Kiah Nick, Isabellah Tetreault, Bear Yelverton; honors: Tristan Billington, Dawson Draper, Hannah Firth, Alexander Hall, Grant Higgins, Brandon Reed.

SeDoMoCha School celebrates ‘Candy Cane’ day

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolCANDY CANE ATTIRE — The SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft recently had a “Candy Cane” day where students were encouraged to wear red and white.

Foxcroft Academy first quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Serenity Elizabeth Adams, Emma Grace Webb Alden, Madyson Armstrong, Grayson William Bruyette, Alexis Marie Burdin, Griffin James Caruso, Shannon Chartier, Seunghyun Jason Cheon, Noa Elizabeth Clark, Addie Day, Keaten Dale Eakright, Sadie Jane Estes, Tanyon R.

Maine Trails Program grant recipients

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands recently announced the results of the first round of Maine Trails Program grants, marking a significant investment in trail access, connectivity, and outdoor recreation throughout the state.

Fire damages Greenville’s historic Masonic lodge

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — An early morning fire damaged Greenville’s historic Masonic lodge.

Piscataquis Lodge Trustees Festival of Trees winners

MILO — The Piscataquis Lodge Trustees’ annual Festival of Trees was held Dec.

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Dexter wrestling grapples in Belfast

December 12, 2025

BELFAST — The Dexter Regional High School wrestling team took part in the Belfast Coed Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Gaw among the best soccer players in Maine

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor The player of the year awards have been handed out in Maine high school soccer, and several talented players from the Bangor area have taken home top honors in their class.

Eighteen from the region run in Millinocket Marathon/Half-Marathon

MILLINOCKET — Eighteen runners from across the region took part in the 10th annual Millinocket Half-Marathon on Saturday, Dec.

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Practical tips for photographing snowflakes this winter

By Aislinn Sarnacki When I was a little girl, I learned that no two snowflakes are alike.

Will Maine finally lift its Sunday hunting ban?

Susan Collins bill would improve health care access

To the Editor; The list of problems to solve in health care may seem endless — health care workforce shortages, provider burnout, affordability concerns, an aging population and the steady rise in chronic conditions.

New challenges for funeral records

At the September meeting of the Wassebec Genealogical Society, Ethan Annis of the Lary Funeral Home spoke about trends regarding funerals.

Why birds ignore your feeder until the first snow

By Bob Duchesne By Thanksgiving, I figured my local bears were done tearing up bird feeders in my neighborhood.

Need more well-trained medical personnel, not fewer

To the Editor; The Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 (the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed in July) called for some changes in health care educational student loan programs that will adversely affect the number of health care professionals in certain fields.

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FA Alumni Jazz Band holiday concert at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre will be hosting a holiday concert by the Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band at 2 p.

Dexter Regional High School first quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Noah Benson, Jazmin Channon, Raina Cyr, Paige Jandreau, Chloe Murdock, Laney Scott, Casey Swenson, Lexi Wintle; high honors: Aedyn Goodell, Caleb Pelkey, Autumn Picard, Genevieve Rich, Kallie Stone, Alex Sutton, Abby Trafton, Sophie White; honors: Brady Adams, Desiree Adams, Jon Andrescu, Shea Bagley, Caleb Bowman, George Childers, Bryce Cooper, Gaberial Cupero, Luca De Pasquale, Peyton Dodge, Cassidy Drew, Emily Giles, Trenton Hanscom, Ryan Hocking, Annabelle Keniston-Johndro, Kody Kimball, Tanner Ladd, Josh Medeiros, Damiair Miller, Maddox Miller, Tucker Neal, Annabelle Peakes, Jacoby Pratt, Cadence Sciongay, Adriana Sibert, Skkylar Squires, Baylee Turcotte, Jazmin Wing, Noah Woodruff.

Three Rivers Kiwanis Christmas dinner

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be hosting the annual Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec.

These are the signs that a town might consider dissolving

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff In towns across Maine, having a full ballot of candidates to vote for, getting your road plowed and having street signs in good repair are expected.

Penquis awarded $10,000 grant from Free ME from Lung Cancer

Here’s where property taxes are hitting Mainers the hardest

By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff Property taxes have been the subject of some of Maine’s biggest local political battles of the last year, but they hit people far differently across the state.