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Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik SHERIFF CANDIDATES — The three Republican candidates for Piscataquis County sheriff, from left, Chief Deputy Todd Lyford, Sgt. Guy Dow and Lt. James Kane. Dow won the June 9 primary.

Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik SHERIFF CANDIDATES — The three Republican candidates for Piscataquis County sheriff, from left, Chief Deputy Todd Lyford, Sgt. Guy Dow and Lt. James Kane. Dow won the June 9 primary.

Dow the likely winner of Piscataquis County sheriff Republican primary

Sgt. Guy Edward Dow of Guilford is the likely winner in a three-way Republican primary race to succeed Piscataquis County Sheriff Robert Young.

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Maine judge upholds decision to keep transgender sports question off 2026 ballot

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine judge on Thursday upheld Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to remove a conservative referendum that would ban transgender girls from competing on female scholastic sports teams from the November 2026 ballot.

National Honor Society chapters

Photo courtesy of TCTC TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER — National Technical Honor Society students at Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter are front, from left, Vera Alexander, Baylee Pacjard, Bayleigh Wiggins, Kaydance Robichaud, Lily Geary, Adalea Gudroe, Mellesse Grant, Annabelle Peakes, Peyton Dodge, Justyce Hart, Paige Jaundreau, Joshua Standing-Hathaway, Kaeliegh Jay, Elliott Szarowski, Ezekiel Bermudez, Cooper Snowman, Caseigh McDonough and Lance Glidden.

Dexter man to play fundraising disc golf for 24 hours

On Saturday, June 20, Adam Smith of Dexter will play disc golf for 24 hours straight at Black Stream Disc Golf on Burrough Road in Sangerville.

Hall of fame coach returning to Penquis boys basketball program

MILO — A legendary coach will return to lead the Penquis Valley High School boys basketball program for the 2026-27 season.

Sangerville officials looking at fire truck replacement options

SANGERVILLE — With a Sangerville Fire Department tanker truck off the road due to a failed inspection, town officials are looking into how to proceed.

June 9 referendum results

DOVER-FOXCROFT To approve a 2026-27 municipal budget totaling $10,337,82? Yes No 666 405 To enact a floodplain management ordinance? Yes No 627 429 To enact a land use ordinance amendment? Yes No 633 236 To approve the Lincoln Street bridge rehabilitation $2.

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All-conference track selections

Athletes from three area high schools were named to the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference Small School (Class C) All-Conference Team. The local honorees are girls First Team — 1,600 racewalk: Sadie Kelley of Piscataquis Community High School; High jump: Ava Edes of PCHS; Discus and shot put: Ava Goulette of PCHS.

All trails are now open in Baxter State Park

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff You now have full access to Baxter State Park.

Recovery Wellness Community Center Color Run Walk/Run

SANGERVILLE — The Recovery Wellness Community Center, 20 Douty Hill Road, will host a benefit Color Run Walk/Run at 10 a.

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Rep. Boyer is right. AI license plate readers have no place in Maine

By Dylan Oliver Accountability is finally coming for artificial intelligence in Maine.

Could Maine’s solar boom threaten its wild brook trout?

Stay safe

By Nancy Battick It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.

Graham Platner is not qualified to be a US senator

To the Editor; After listening to Graham Platner use his military record as part of his experience to enhance his bid for representing the people of Maine, I would like to explain part of his responsibility as a sergeant.

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.

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Calendar of events

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

Don’t worry too much — yet — about getting a red meat allergy from a Maine tick bite

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A species of tick that carries viruses and can cause red meat and dairy allergies in people it bites is approaching Maine, but when large numbers will arrive here to stay remains a question mark for experts.

Do you own 10 forested acres in Maine? You could get up to $20,000 to protect it.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Many Maine hunters and outdoor enthusiasts own wooded property.

Recovery Wellness Community Center Color Run Walk/Run

SANGERVILLE — The Recovery Wellness Community Center, 20 Douty Hill Road, will host a benefit Color Run Walk/Run at 10 a.

PACC whoopie pie 1K/3K

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Runners can earn their whoopie pies by taking part in the Piscataquis Area Community Center’s 3K and children’s 1K road races on Saturday, June 13 as part of the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival.

Free Produce Pop-Up Market returns to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County and the Piscataquis Regional Food Center are excited to host a free Produce Pop-Up Market from 11:30 a.