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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT — The Hibbard-Merrill family donated a LUCAS automated CPR device to the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department. Pictured with the piece of equipment at the fire station is Fire Chief Brian Gaudet, left, and Stryker Account Manager Andrew Delaney.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT — The Hibbard-Merrill family donated a LUCAS automated CPR device to the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department. Pictured with the piece of equipment at the fire station is Fire Chief Brian Gaudet, left, and Stryker Account Manager Andrew Delaney.

Hibbard-Merrill family donates automated CPR device to Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department

February 23, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department now has an automated CPR device in both of its ambulances thanks to the generosity of the Hibbard-Merrill Family. Funding for a second LUCAS device was provided by Jane Hibbard-Merrill and Charlie Merrill in memory of Gary M.

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Maple Sunday Breakfast will return to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An early spring tradition is returning to Foxcroft Academy, the 2026 Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club in collaboration with Foxcroft Academy and the FA Key Club.

Greenville Fire Department’s Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby returns this weekend

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Fire Department’s fifth annual Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby is set for this weekend, running on Friday, Feb.

Piscataquis Radar Runs return Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The fifth annual Piscataquis Radar Runs start at 10 a.

Maine’s 2025 moose harvest report is out. Here are the key takeaways

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recently released its 2025 moose harvest report, providing a comprehensive look at the state’s herd through detailed registration and age data.

Piscataquis Democrats contribute $1,000 to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats recently raised $1,000 for the Piscataquis Regional Food Center in Dover-Foxcroft.

Sangerville to sign EMS contract with Mayo Hospital

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville Fire Chief Matt Blockler has been authorized by the select board to sign a contract with Northern Light Mayo Hospital which will help allow the department to offer certain types of medical care before the arrival of an ambulance.

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Bangor Daily News file photo/Terry Farren NEW HEAD COACH — Dexter’s Addyson Herrick reaches for the throw at second with Brooke McKenney of Madison running to the base during the 2019 Class C championship in Brewer. Herrick has been named Foxcroft Academy softball head coach after serving as an assistant in 2025.

Bangor Daily News file photo/Terry Farren NEW HEAD COACH — Dexter’s Addyson Herrick reaches for the throw at second with Brooke McKenney of Madison running to the base during the 2019 Class C championship in Brewer. Herrick has been named Foxcroft Academy softball head coach after serving as an assistant in 2025.

Herrick hired as Foxcroft Academy softball head coach

February 23, 2026

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Athletic Administrator Jaclyn Tourtelotte is pleased to announce the hiring of Addyson Herrick as the school’s new softball coach, doing so in an announcement on the school Facebook page. Herrick succeeds Mike Carbral, who led the Ponies for the past five seasons.

Mattanawcook stays undefeated with regional final win over Foxcroft

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor BANGOR — It wasn’t always pretty, but the Mattanawcook Academy did enough to get the victory on Saturday night Feb.

Take a look behind the scenes to meet Maine high school mascots

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Foreign exchange students.

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Forensic genealogy

By Nancy Battick You may have come across the term “forensic genealogy” and wondered what it means.

The conversion

Even after 50 years as a reporter, the Maine basketball tournament can still surprise you

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the beauty of sports.

MaineCare under federal review following fraud and improper payment findings

Immigration enforcement surge is not over

To to the Editor; The 17 workers, (likely here on H2-A visas), detained in Skowhegan demonstrate that we still have Border Patrol detaining people without cause.

Will incentives keep Maine’s private land open to hunters?

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Dover Low Vision Group meets March 6

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

Registration open for PCSWCD fruit tree pruning workshop

PARKMAN — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to host CJ Walke, orchard program manager at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, for another installment in the orchard series.

Genealogy society meeting Sunday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.

Worm composting 101

DEXTER — On Thursday, March 12, at 4:30 p.

Penquis Valley Key Club Empty Bowl Night

MILO — On Friday, March 13 from 5-7 p.

Take a look behind the scenes to meet Maine high school mascots

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Foreign exchange students.