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Photo courtesy of Currier's Flying Service ICE-OUT — Open water cuts across Moosehead Lake on April 26 where a pressure ridge had formed earlier between Burnt Jacket and Moose Island. The ice went out at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1.

Photo courtesy of Currier's Flying Service ICE-OUT — Open water cuts across Moosehead Lake on April 26 where a pressure ridge had formed earlier between Burnt Jacket and Moose Island. The ice went out at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1.

The ice is out on Maine’s largest lake

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice-out on Moosehead Lake was declared at 8:30 a.m.

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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.

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.

Janet Mills suspends her US Senate campaign

By Christopher Burns and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

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.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom HOME SLIDE — Dexter’s Kody Kimball slides in ahead of the throw to Penquis catcher Griffin Romero during the home half of the second inning on May 1. The Tigers defeated the Patriots 16-1 in five innings.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom HOME SLIDE — Dexter’s Kody Kimball slides in ahead of the throw to Penquis catcher Griffin Romero during the home half of the second inning on May 1. The Tigers defeated the Patriots 16-1 in five innings.

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. The Tigers, who again this season are a cooperative program with neighboring Piscataquis Community High School, held the Patriots to two hits and six baserunners.

Three Ridge View athletes have first-place performances

OLD TOWN — Three members of the Ridge View Community School outdoor track & field team had first-place finishes during an April 29 Eastern Maine Middle School Track League meet at Old Town High School.

PCMS, SeDoMoCha track results

HAMPDEN — The Piscataquis Community Middle School and SeDoMoCha Middle School outdoor track & field teams began the season with an Eastern Maine Middle School Track League meet on Monday at Hampden Academy.

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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.

Thoughts from Minnie at the PACC

By Minnie McCormick May baskets, a thing of the past? Not at the Piscataquis Area Community Center with Minnie McCormick.

How I find moose calves in the Maine woods every spring

By Ethan Eisenhaur Springtime in the Maine woods is a busy season full of new life, and one of the first animals I try to capture with my cameras is moose calves.

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$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.

Calendar of events

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

Gudroe selected to attend Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

DEXTER — Adalea Gudroe, a student at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a globally recognized independent research institute dedicated to advancing ocean science and education.

GFWC/Miosac Club News

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met April 22.

1st trans woman to compete in Miss Maine pageant plans to try again

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Isabelle St.

Tractor Supply helps young people get growing with garden kits

DOVER FOXCROFT — The Dover Foxcroft Tractor Supply is providing free garden kits to local children to teach the basics of at-home gardening.