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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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                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    6 hours ago
                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    7 hours ago
                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    1 day ago
                                                                                                    Red Cross to stop mobile blood drives in northern Maine
                                                                                                    By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff The American Red Cross will discontinue mobile blood drives across northern Maine effective in July, according to a statement from the organization.
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                                                                                                    Penquis Valley Key Club Empty Bowl Night
                                                                                                    MILO — On Friday, March 13 from 5-7 p.
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                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    1 day ago
                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    3 days ago
                                                                                                    Foxcroft sophomore takes over in the 2nd half despite early foul trouble
                                                                                                    By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Foxcroft Academy sophomore Nola Mason got in foul trouble in the second quarter  and acknowledged that “I couldn’t really do much.
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                                                                                                    The conversion
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                                                                                                    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.
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                                                                                                    MaineCare under federal review following fraud and improper payment findings
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                                                                                                    5 days ago
                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    6 days ago
                                                                                                    Will incentives keep Maine’s private land open to hunters?
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                                                                                                    Support independent journalism, like the Bangor Daily News
                                                                                                    To the Editor; The Bangor Daily News and their media partners, invest money and time to research and report valuable information in our state.
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                                                                                                    16 mins ago
                                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                    2 hours ago
                                                                                                    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.
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                                                                                                    Genealogy society meeting Sunday
                                                                                                    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.
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                                                                                                    Worm composting 101
                                                                                                    DEXTER — On Thursday, March 12, at 4:30 p.
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                                                                                                    Maine hospitals raise alarms about tax changes and funding cuts in Janet Mills’ proposed budget
                                                                                                    By Kevin Miller, Maine Public  Representatives from Maine’s two largest hospital systems are warning that tax changes proposed by Gov.
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                                                                                                    RE/MAX INFINITY named Outstanding REMAX Brokerage of the Year
                                                                                                    RE/MAX INFINITY is proud to announce it has been recognized as the 2025 Outstanding REMAX Brokerage of the Year in the State of Maine, a prestigious honor that reflects exceptional performance, leadership and commitment to clients and community.
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                                                                                                    Milo Public Safety Building construction continues
                                                                                                    MILO — Work continues on Milo’s forthcoming $7.
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                                                                                                    Janet Mills nominates a top federal prosecutor to be a Maine judge
                                                                                                    By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff One of Maine’s top federal prosecutors may become a district court judge.
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                                                                                                    Penobscot County officials send an ‘urgent request’ for funding to Janet Mills
                                                                                                    By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County officials sent a letter to Gov.
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