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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom FORTHCOMING BRIDGE WORK — The bridge spanning the small stream underneath the end of Lincoln Street in Dover-Foxcroft. A $2.5 million bond to fund a large portion of the project will be voted on at the June 9 referendum.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom FORTHCOMING BRIDGE WORK — The bridge spanning the small stream underneath the end of Lincoln Street in Dover-Foxcroft. A $2.5 million bond to fund a large portion of the project will be voted on at the June 9 referendum.

$8.3M Dover-Foxcroft budget moved to June 9 referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A gross 2026-27 municipal budget for town operations totaling $8,324,427 was approved during the Dover-Foxcroft annual town meeting on Saturday morning, April 25. This total is up from $7,383,770 for the current fiscal year.

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Gudroe selected to attend Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

DEXTER — Adalea Gudroe, a student at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a globally recognized independent research institute dedicated to advancing ocean science and education.

GFWC/Miosac Club News

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met April 22.

Man drives to find help after setting himself on fire

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine man was burned in a flash fire then drove himself to find help Monday evening.

1st trans woman to compete in Miss Maine pageant plans to try again

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Isabelle St.

Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff A new state law puts solar power directly in the hands of Mainers with systems costing less than a Disney World weekend for two.

Sangerville seeks historic building grant for town hall

SANGERVILLE — Earlier this year Sangerville had its application for a $250,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for the town hall turned down.

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PCMS, SeDoMoCha track results

HAMPDEN — The Piscataquis Community Middle School and SeDoMoCha Middle School outdoor track & field teams began the season with an Eastern Maine Middle School Track League meet on Monday at Hampden Academy. The following local athletes had top five performances: Boys 800 racewalk: first Kerr Rioux PCMS 5 minutes, 49.

Second annual Moosehead Marathon

GREENVILLE — The second annual Moosehead Marathon, including 26.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis hosts 52nd annual Piscataquis River Race

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft held its 52nd annual Piscataquis River Race on the morning of Saturday, April 25 with paddlers traveling approximately 9.

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A Maine man guiding in Alaska survived a grizzly attack. He says it was his fault.

Great migration directory

By Nancy Battick Many genealogists know the work of the late Robert Charles Anderson.

Thoughts from Minnie at the PACC

By Minnie McCormick May baskets, a thing of the past? Not at the Piscataquis Area Community Center with Minnie McCormick.

How I find moose calves in the Maine woods every spring

By Ethan Eisenhaur Springtime in the Maine woods is a busy season full of new life, and one of the first animals I try to capture with my cameras is moose calves.

This month is made for financial literacy. Let’s all take advantage.

By Mindy Nyman April is National Financial Literacy Month, reminding us all to take our financial health seriously.

Maine’s wildlife commissioner stepped down early. Why it matters.

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Calendar of events

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

Tractor Supply helps young people get growing with garden kits

DOVER FOXCROFT — The Dover Foxcroft Tractor Supply is providing free garden kits to local children to teach the basics of at-home gardening.

Spice things up with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.

Mother’s Day Photo Shoot at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced a special Mother’s Day Photo Shoot fundraiser from 11 a.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Bike Rodeo Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft’s Bike Rodeo returns on Saturday, May 2 in the parking lot by Kiwanis Park/Piscataquis Area Community Center at 48 Park St.

Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine events

The Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine has several events scheduled prior to the primary on Tuesday, June 9.