14 mins ago Gudroe receives Dexter’s MPA Principal’s Award DEXTER – Cally Lynn Gudroe of Dexter, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.
7 hours ago Greenville Planning Board approves fence ordinance GREENVILLE — Since receiving requests from residents to help avoid potential conflicts between neighbors concerning fence issues, the Greenville Planning Board has been working on a fence ordinance for the community.
11 hours ago Northern Light CA Dean Hospital launches new mobile mammography service GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently improved access to potentially lifesaving mammography screening closer to home by launching a new mobile mammography service.
12 hours ago New lawsuit puts pressure on Maine towns that keep profits from tax foreclosures By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A Hancock County man who lost his roughly $40,000 property over not paying $2,600 in taxes has filed a lawsuit against his former town in a class action case that may put more Maine towns on notice even after lawmakers changed foreclosure rules last year.
1 day ago 1 in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the total solar eclipse By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff One in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the April 8 total solar eclipse.
1 day ago Dexter Regional High School announces Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2024 Cally Gudroe and Salutatorian William Spratt.
1 day ago Browntail moth spread could depend on weather this spring By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Browntail moth caterpillars are emerging from their nests this week.
2 days ago UMaine offers scholarships for teachers looking to boost outdoor leadership skills ORONO — With its abundant natural resources, Maine’s K-12 schools have long embraced outdoor education and place-based learning.
2 days ago National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27 On Saturday, April 27, Northern Light Health asks those in our community to join in the national effort to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient manner while also reducing the risk of medications getting into the wrong hands and causing harm or potential substance abuse.
2 days ago Foxcroft Academy Counseling Services to host Class of 2025 parent informational meeting DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Counseling Services will host a junior parent evening on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.
3 days ago GFWC Miosac Club news DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC Miosac Club held its latest meeting on April 16, with President Minnie McCormick presiding.
3 days ago Greenville Planning Board continues work on multiple ordinances GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board has been busy working on several ordinances to get these ready for a vote at the annual town meeting on Monday, June 3 if applicable.
3 days ago County youth take part in Maine 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament Photo courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension PUBLIC SPEAKERS — Three youths represented Piscataquis County at the Maine 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament on April 6 at the University of Maine.
3 days ago Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis’ 50th Piscataquis River Race set for Saturday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 50th annual Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis River Race is set for Saturday, April 27 from Guilford to Dover-Foxcroft.
4 days ago Thompson Free Library offers free cards to non-residents thanks to generous donor By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce that all Piscataquis and Penobscot County residents will now be able to receive free library cards thanks to a sizable donation left by Paula Willoughby.
4 days ago SAFELY LOCATED — Police searching for missing 15-year-old Dexter girl Adriana Sibert has been safely located.
4 days ago Maine home sales increase for 2nd time after 31-month slide By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After a 31-month slide, Maine has seen home sales increase for two straight months.
4 days ago New podcast ignites conversation about climate sustainability in healthcare BREWER — On Earth Day and every day, Northern Light Health is igniting conversation around how climate change affects our patients, our staff, and our organizations, as well as why we should care enough to do something about it.