5 years ago Outdoor pursuits perfect for social distancing, but Maine guides fear lost business Registered Maine guides are among those in industries in which face-to-face service is an essential part. But as spring and early summer fishing seasons near, some guides have already begun seeing a dropoff in reservations due to the COVID-19 virus.
5 years ago Foxcroft Academy to remain football training camp host for Lobster Bowl Preseason training camp for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl all-star football game will return to Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft for the next five years under a new agreement reached recently between the school and the game’s board of directors.
5 years ago Panel proposes determining Maine football classification based on multiple factors The Maine Principals’ Association football committee took a step Monday toward branching out beyond the traditional criterion of school enrollment to classify high school teams around the state in that sport. The panel voted unanimously to approve the addition of 16 schools to the state’s two, eight-player divisions this fall.
5 years ago Gun politics front and center in Maine Most outdoors people that I know would rather take an alder branch in the eye or get thumb-snagged on a rusty hook than spend 10 minutes at a political rally. But sometimes political reality gets close to home, especially for recreational hunters whose heritage is linked inextricably to their right to possess and use firearms in the field.
5 years ago PRYMCA to close until March 27 With an effort to support social distancing and reduce potential exposure to COVID-19 within the Piscataquis community, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA announced that the facility will close on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27.
5 years ago Maine Principals’ Association postpones start of spring sports season The Maine Principals’ Association Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted on March 13 to delay the start of the 2020 spring sports practices until April 27. The original date was March 23, which marked when baseball and softball coaches were able to begin working only with their pitchers and catchers for a week.
5 years ago PRYMCA names new executive director The Piscataquis Regional YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Adams as its new executive director/CEO, effective March 11. Adams was selected by the Y’s CEO search committee, following a 3-month search.
5 years ago New AAU boys basketball team formed in Dover-Foxcroft The basketball season is not over yet for a talented group of sixth-graders from Dover-Foxcroft. Fresh from a 14-0 season as the SeDoMoCha Middle School ‘B’ team, the group now is competing at the AAU level as the first-year Dover-Foxcroft Eagles.
5 years ago Moose lottery deadline is looming By the way, mark your calendar. The moose lottery application process for the upcoming fall moose hunt is officially open. Online applications only.
5 years ago Nelson named Foxcroft boys basketball head coach Toby Nelson, who took over the reins of the Foxcroft Academy boys basketball team on an interim basis midway through the 2019-20 season and guided the Ponies to a Class B North playoff berth, was named to the head coaching post on a full-time basis Wednesday.
5 years ago Dexter eyeing move to 8-man football The program can still reverse field and stay at the 11-player game, but Dexter Regional High School is looking to be among a number of Maine high school football teams -- including much of the Little Ten Conference (LTC)/Class D North -- shifting to 8-man football when the 2020 season kicks off in August. The SAD 46 school board supported the transition with a formal motion during a March 4 meeting at the Ridge View Community School. A timeline would be determined by the superintendent and principal.
5 years ago PVC ‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ game set for March 10 The annual Penobscot Valley Conference Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game will be held Tuesday, March 10, at Guiski Gymnasium on the campus of Dexter Regional High School.
5 years ago Monson angler lands Moosehead brookie just shy of 7 pounds Jim Young reached out to share his story and a photo of the impressive brookie he caught while fishing Moosehead Lake recently. The monster squaretail weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 25 inches long. The fish was also 18 inches around at its widest point.
5 years ago Three Dexter wrestlers qualify for New England championship Three Dexter Regional High School wrestlers earned berths in this weekend’s New England championship at Methuen (Massachusetts) High School by finishing in the top three of their respective weight classes at the New England Qualifier on Feb. 29 at Noble High School. The competition brings together the top four performers from the Class A and B championships to see who will represent the Pine Tree State on March 7-8.
5 years ago Friends of Community Fitness receives building owner key The Clarks agreed to a $10,000 sale price with Friends of Community Fitness covering the $2,300 closing costs, allowing Friends of Community Fitness to officially become building owners as of Nov. 22. The now permanent home was recognized with a “Keys to the Building Celebration” on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 29 with Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Denise Buzzelli presenting a symbolic oversized key.
5 years ago Winthrop boys shut down Dexter to win C basketball title All season long, Dexter imposed its defensive will on opponents while earning the regional title. On Saturday night Feb. 29 it was the Tigers who fell victim to a cohesive Winthrop defense, one that also sparked the Ramblers’ transition attack.
5 years ago PVC honors A number of winter sports athletes from across the region received postseason recognition from the Penobscot Valley Conference (PVC).
5 years ago Greenville tops Southern Aroostook for Class D girls basketball title Greenville High School senior forward Halle Pelletier knew she had to play well if the Lakers were going to upset defending two-time state Class D champ Southern Aroostook of Dyer Brook in Saturday, Feb. 29’s rematch of last year’s final. And she certainly came through.