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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SEEING CLASSROOM LESSONS IN ACTION — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders toured Kruger Energy’s Browns Mill property in Dover-Foxcroft with Tony Bavelaar on May 29. Students have been studying dams and power generation in each of their classes and they also visited the Mayo Mill Dam and Kiwanis Park across town.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SEEING CLASSROOM LESSONS IN ACTION — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders toured Kruger Energy’s Browns Mill property in Dover-Foxcroft with Tony Bavelaar on May 29. Students have been studying dams and power generation in each of their classes and they also visited the Mayo Mill Dam and Kiwanis Park across town.

SeDoMoCha eighth graders tour Dover-Foxcroft dams

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders had the opportunity to see some of what they have been learning applied in the real world with a field trip to three dam sites across town. The students visited Browns Mill, the Mayo Mill Dam and Kiwanis Park during the morning of May 29 as part of an integrated unit between English/Language Arts, math, science and social studies classes.

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Sangerville town manager is back on the job

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville Town Manager Brian Mullis is back on the job after being on medical leave for much of 2026.

Dover-Foxcroft to vote on $2.5M bond for Lincoln Street bridge

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Dover-Foxcroft residents head to the polls Tuesday, June 9, they will vote on moving forward a bond not to exceed $2,500,000 to be used for repairs and improvements of the Lincoln Street bridge by the intersection with North Street.

Black Fly Festival returns Saturday

MILO — The Town of Milo invites the public to join a day of fun and festivities at the annual Black Fly Festival on Saturday, June 6.

How ranked-choice voting will work in Maine’s wide-open June primaries

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A version of this story was published ahead of the 2022 election.

Christine B. Foundation launches campaign to support cancer patients

The Christine B.

County looking to fix Big Moose Mountain access road

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County will repair Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

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Three Ponies win freshmen track titles

ORONO — Three Foxcroft Academy athletes won events at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference frosh track and field championship at Orono High School on June 2. Alexis Arcaro won the girls high jump.

Bryant places in both hurdle events at PVC finals

HERMON — The Foxcroft Academy boys scored nine points to finish in 11th place among 11 schools at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference large school outdoor track and field championship on Saturday, May 30 at Hermon High School.

Moosehead, Penobscot region fishing reports

By Fisheries Resource Biologist Stephen Seeback June in Maine is famously buggy.

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The remarkable story behind Maine’s record Atlantic salmon that vanished for decades

These classic Maine signs are worth watching for on your next road trip

By Al Raychard Signs are everywhere.

We need Joe Baldacci to represent us in Congress

To the Editor; I believe Joe Baldacci is the Mainer we need now to represent us in Congress.

The fly survey

I climbed Katahdin 3 times. Here’s what I remember most.

By Al Raychard I’ve never been much of a hiker.

Proposed moose hunt changes would harm local economy

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Calendar of events

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

Students honored through Maine College Circle Scholarship Program

Students in grades 3-4 at Brownville Elementary School and grades 5-6 at Penquis Valley Middle School were recently recognized for their outstanding effort, aspirations and writing skills through the annual Maine College Circle Scholarship Program.

GFWC MIOSAC Club 90th birthday dinner

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC Miosac Club recently celebrated its 90th birthday at the Mill.

Operation brings together farming, fitness and faith

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dream has come true for a Dover-Foxcroft couple, combining farming, physical fitness and mental wellbeing and their Christian faith.

Penquis Valley School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Liam Atkinson, Sean Chenkin, Brooklyn Decker, Amara Driscoll, Kaitlynn McMahon, Travis Tougas; honors: Vegas Carey, Natalie Cummins, Zephania Gunn, Connor Jay, Hunter Kelley, Marcus Legere, Ethan Lewis, Caysie Moore, Aidan Murano, Wyatt Romero, Darreht Santos, Jayson Shoopman, Jareth Williams, Gage Yenchochic.

Greenville Consolidated School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Elijah Denham; honors: Makayla Goodrich.