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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SNEAKER GRIP — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth grader Sariah Martin examined three different amounts of polyurethane layers on replica basketball courts for her project in the annual science fair. Attendees of the April 29 event at the Dover-Foxcroft school could see that three coats was the best between one, three and six layers as demonstrated by the sneakers moved along the wood via a rock tied to the other end of the string.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SNEAKER GRIP — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth grader Sariah Martin examined three different amounts of polyurethane layers on replica basketball courts for her project in the annual science fair. Attendees of the April 29 event at the Dover-Foxcroft school could see that three coats was the best between one, three and six layers as demonstrated by the sneakers moved along the wood via a rock tied to the other end of the string.

SeDoMoCha students showcase science fair projects

DOVER-FOXCROFT — How much polyurethane should be on a basketball court in order to ensure the surface has enough grip for players’ sneakers as they run back and forth, but not too much grip which could cause an ankle injury? SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth grader Sariah Martin wanted to look into this for her project in the annual grade 8 science fair held on the evening of April 29. Seventy-two students in science teacher Jonathan Dumont’s classes had worked on their projects since December with the final displays set up in the cafeteria and gymnasium.

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Peakes, Miller honored for academic/athletic excellence

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School SCHOLAR-ATHLETES — Congratulations to Dexter Regional High School seniors Annabelle Peakes and Damiair Miller, who the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association has recognized for their academic and athletic excellence.

Tilberg receives 2026 Espy Land Heritage Award

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is pleased to announce that Karin Tilberg, recently retired president and CEO of the Forest Society of Maine, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Espy Land Heritage Award.

Kain receives PCHS’ Principal’s Award

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

8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff Portland’s three public high schools.

Center Theatre to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘The Sound of Music’

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is proud to announce its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved classic, “The Sound of Music.

Maine Legislature fails to reverse Janet Mills’ veto of data center ban

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on April 29 failed to override Gov.

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Penquis’ Decker has trio of top two throwing event finishes

BAR HARBOR — The Penquis Valley High School outdoor track & team traveled to Mount Desert Island High School for a Penobscot Valley Conference meet on May 2. The Patriot girls scored 54 points to place third among seven schools.

PCHS track picks up five first-place performances

HAMPDEN — The Piscataquis Community High School girls outdoor track & field team scored 96 points to finish third among four schools at a May 1 Penobscot Valley Conference meet at Hampden Academy.

Dexter baseball defeats Penquis with 16 runs in five innings

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School scored 16 runs, with the final nine coming in the Tigers’ last trip to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, to defeat Penquis Valley High School 16-1 in a Class C/D North interclass baseball matchup on May 1.

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Killer flies

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer Growing up, my childhood vacations were always road trips to visit my grandparents.

Building homes and lifting lives

Mason for governor

To the Editor; After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, I learned that leadership is built on service, discipline and putting mission before self.

A Maine man guiding in Alaska survived a grizzly attack. He says it was his fault.

Great migration directory

By Nancy Battick Many genealogists know the work of the late Robert Charles Anderson.

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday

Heart of Maine United Way is proud to support the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, a nationwide initiative organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers.

From observer to worker, a story of how one CRNA trained her replacement

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When someone is asked about who inspired them to join the medical field, you will often hear them say that it was a doctor, nurse or paramedic who was kind to them on the worst day of their life.

Browne earns top honors in ‘Manie Musicale 2026’ competition

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolOVERALL WINNER — Rowan Browne was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Manie Musicale 2026” competition in the French classes.

PCHS honor parts

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School is excited to announce Valedictorian Ava Goulette and Co-Salutatorians Audrey Chadbourne and Arianna Crosby for the Class of 2026.

Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race May 9

Three Rivers Kiwanis presents the 20th annual Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday, May 9.

$8.3M Dover-Foxcroft budget moved to June 9 referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A gross 2026-27 municipal budget for town operations totaling $8,324,427 was approved during the Dover-Foxcroft annual town meeting on Saturday morning, April 25.