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Photo courtesy of Jason Smith RECOVERY EFFORT — A diver works to secure a snowmobile that fell through the ice on North Twin Lake.

Photo courtesy of Jason Smith RECOVERY EFFORT — A diver works to secure a snowmobile that fell through the ice on North Twin Lake.

Drone video shows diver recovering snowmobile that fell through lake ice

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A drone video captured a diver recovering a snowmobile March 13 from beneath the ice of North Twin Lake in Piscataquis County, a week after the sled broke through. The machine went down near Indian Point Island, not far from the Russell Point trail access.

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Maine referendum to ban trans athletes from girls sports teams qualifies for ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A referendum to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams has qualified for Maine’s November ballot.

UNE and Tufts medical students learn firsthand the challenges, rewards of rural health care

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of New England medical student Patrick Fitzhugh (D.

District attorney won’t seek reelection after 40-year career

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The district attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties won’t seek reelection after holding the position for nearly 40 years.

3 Piscataquis County officers are vying to replace outgoing sheriff

Three members of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office have filed to run to succeed Sheriff Robert Young.

Maine prison official pleads guilty to spending nearly $2.4M in theft and bribery case

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former Maine prison official pleaded guilty to theft and accepting a bribe after he spent nearly $2.

Finding Our Voices is preventing domestic abuse with statewide school tour

Teens are learning what is love and what is not love through an impactful Finding Our Voices program visiting 16 middle schools and high schools across six Maine counties through April.

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Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford

Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford

Community Fitness hosts Superhero Fitness Party to fight hunger

GUILFORD — Community Fitness is calling all heroes to action! On Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.

Here are Maine’s 2026 moose permit numbers by hunting zone

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has set the number of moose permits for each wildlife management district for the 2026 hunt.

Foxcroft Academy field hockey coach steps down

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following four seasons and leading her team to the 2025 Class C championship in her final game, Foxcroft Academy head field hockey coach Davan Walker has stepped down.

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Hooking youngsters on fishing

This St. Patrick’s Day, personal finances require more than luck

By Jim Lemieux This St.

Limiting what Maine hospitals can charge offers relief from rising health care costs

What’s happening to Maine’s deer wintering areas — and why it matters

By David Irving A recent Bangor Daily News Outdoors column about feeding deer in winter generated a lot of discussion among readers.

Ending hunger in Maine

To the Editor; In communities throughout Maine, many are confronted with the painful daily reality of not being able to access enough food for themselves and their families.

Jared Golden: My thoughts on the conflict in Iran

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Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

The Mallet Brothers Band making a stop in Bangor on Northeast tour

BANGOR — The popular Americana rock band The Mallet Brothers Band will be making a tour stop at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre on Saturday, March 21.

Workshop on gardening in small spaces

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop on getting the most from small garden spaces from 10:30 a.

Kain receives PCHS’ MPA Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School senior Noah Kain of Parkman has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Lee Pearsall announced.

MaineDOT releases work plan for projects in Piscataquis, Penobscot counties

UMaine-Fort Kent dean’s list

FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its fall 2025 dean’s list, recognizing the academic excellence of both full-time and part-time students.