By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s reputation as a pristine outdoors destination has recently taken some hits.

By Ted Luebbers While flying around central Maine’s lush countryside looking for a place to top off your fuel, consider the Dexter Regional Airport (1B0), three miles east of downtown Dexter.

SHIRLEY – Dove Tail Bat Company, a Maine-based manufacturer of baseball bats, was once again the bat of choice for reigning Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso as he took part in the 2022 event on Monday evening at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor area’s only remaining ski area is up for sale.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Let’s Go!, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, the SeDoMoCha School, and Maine SNAP-Ed are partnering to hold a StoryWalk®, a fun, educational activity that invites kids to read a story, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors all at the same time.

Skowhegan Savings is pleased to announce the promotion of Angel Quick to vice president treasury and business services officer.

Contributed photo PARTY VALUES – Local Democrats from Sebec, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft, Orneville, and Bowerbank gathered in Sebec for an organizational meeting and cookout on July 10.

Photo courtesy of Center Theatre SEAT PLAQUE WINNER – The Rev.

Pete Alonso has won the last two derbies using Dove Tail Bats SHIRLEY – Dove Tail Bat Company, a Maine-based manufacturer of baseball bats, will once again be the bat of choice for reigning Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso.

Grand opening and Chamber ribbon cutting on July 23 SANGERVILLE – Starting July 15 Black Stream Disc Golf LLC of Sangerville will open to the public, offering a new recreational activity in the region.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Demand for foraging workshops are high and for the fourth year, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is ready to bring this educational opportunity to the region again.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $121,036 as part of its 30-day, $100,000 Challenge fundraiser.

BREWER — The state is asking developers of a proposed $113.

GREENVILLE — For the first time since 2019, residents and visitors alike will be able to check out locally made arts and crafts and meet the people behind the handcrafted works at more than a half dozen businesses all within walking distance of one another.

BANGOR – To help provide equitable learning access and opportunities and keep local youth connected, UScellular has donated 25 wireless hotspots and two years of service to Penquis Community Action Program as part of its After School Access Project.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union CARING FOR P.

More than $45,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Piscataquis County.

The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft has announced that they are holding a series of free theater workshops for older adults in Greenville and Dover-Foxcroft.