9 years ago Habitat AMC land certified by National Wildlife Federation Contributed Article GREENVILLE — The National Wildlife Federation recently acknowledged the Appalachian Mountain Club’s management of wildlife habitat at Gorman Chairback Lodge and Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins and recognized these properties as official Certified Wildlife Habitat sites.
9 years ago Foxcroft Academy’s Nelson fourth in javelin at freshman track championship Several athletes from the area took part in the Penobscot Valley Conference Freshman Outdoor Track and Field Championship on June 3 at Hampden Academy.
9 years ago All-conference track honorees A number of area athletes were named to the Penobscot Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Small School All-Conference Team.
9 years ago Foxcroft boys finish third at state championship Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom STATE CHAMPION — Foxcroft Academy junior Hunter Smith is the 2015 Class C 110 hurdle champion, as he won the event at the state championship meet on June 6 in Yarmouth.
9 years ago Paddlers enjoy decent weather at Piscataquis River Race Observer photo/Mike Lange FIRST-TIMER – Cathy McKenzie of Dexter entered the Kiwanis Club Piscataquis River Race for the first time ever and finished third in her class.
9 years ago Foxcroft boys finish second at PVC championship Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom OUTSTANDING PERFORMER OF THE MEET – Foxcroft Academy junior Hunter Smith outruns Orono sophomore Keenan Collett to earn a victory in the 300 hurdles during the 2015 Penobscot Valley Conference Small School Track and Field Championship May 29 at Oakes Field in Dover-Foxcroft.
9 years ago Invasive Species Fishing Derby at Moosehead Lake Contributed Article GREENVILLE – The Moosehead Lake Fisheries Coalition is hosting a fishing derby on Moosehead Lake Sunday, June 14.
9 years ago PVC JV track results BREWER – Athletes from area schools were among those taking part in the Penobscot Valley Conference Junior Varsity Track and Field Championship May 27 at the Brewer Community School.
9 years ago Bob Darling Trophy Winners Observer photo/Mike Lange BOB DARLING TROPHY WINNERS – The Bob Darling trophy went to the person or team with the fastest canoe and kayak in Saturday’s Kiwanis Club Piscataquis River Race.
9 years ago Ponies make quick work of Presque Isle Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom SAFE AT SECOND – Sophomore Abbi Bourget slides into the bag before Presque Isle junior shortstop Hailey Cameron can apply the tag in the second inning, as Wildcat senior Jordi Legassie backs up the play.
9 years ago Plum Creek works to improve deer wintering areas| Plum Creek photo REST AREA – Pictured is part of Plum Creek’s deer wintering area in Beaver Cove last March.
9 years ago Track and field results The Dexter boys scored 68 points to place fourth out of nine teams during a May 21 meet at the University of Maine in Orono.