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PCSWCD receives grants to further conservation education and enhance the Williamsburg Forest

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District works hard to promote stewardship and provide resources to community members, arming the public with information and solutions to protect, promote and conserve natural resources.

UMaine Extension hires agricultural engineer

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has named Sumon Datta an assistant Extension professor and Extension agricultural engineer.

Whoopie Pie Festival will return in person on Saturday, June 25 after 2 years of being virtual

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The annual Whoopie Pie Festival, which draws thousands to downtown Dover-Foxcroft each summer, is returning on June 25 — and yes, that includes a whoopie pie eating contest.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is returning to downtown Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, June 25.

Seeds art show

Photos courtesy of Seeds SEEDS ART SHOW – On June 2 the little (but lovely!) morning preschool program “Seeds” hosted an art show at its Dover-Foxcroft location.

Dover-Foxcroft fire station boiler to be replaced

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department’s station will be ready for colder weather with both boilers in a dual system to be replaced in August after one was recently lost.

Growing inventory offers hope for those entering Maine’s hot housing market

By David Marino Jr.

Wayside Grange & Theatre presents Mes Amis Band

Wayside Grange & Theatre is pleased to present Mes Amis at the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft.

Find the Whoopie Pie Contest winner

Observer photo/Keri Foster FIND THE WHOOPIE PIE CONTEST WINNER – Barbara Reed of Lake View Plantation, center, is the grand prize winner of the Piscataquis Observer’s annual Find the Whoopie Pie Contest.

New provider enhances diabetes care in Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome Rachel Koransky-Matson, DNP, FNP-C to its provider team.

Dover and Foxcroft failed to merge 5 times. Then women got the right to vote.

DOVER-FOXCROFT— It took five tries and women’s right to vote to form the combined town of Dover-Foxcroft, but it finally happened in March 1922.

Efficiency Maine spotlights the contributions of contractors that support success of Trust’s programs

FREEPORT – Efficiency Maine recognized the top-performing contractors that sell, install, and service high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs.

RSU 68 town assessments set

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two days after RSU 68 approved the 2022-23 budget, the school board formally certified the votes and set the town assessments.

Penquis receives grants to support youth facing homelessness

Sgt. Loring named Maine Game Warden Supervisor of the Year

WINSLOW – Maine Warden Service Sgt.

Maine towns will be the new owners of a beleaguered Hampden trash plan

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that represents more than 100 Maine cities and towns will be the new owner of a shuttered trash plant in Hampden.

June 14 referendum results

D’Agostino steps down after nine years on Dover-Foxcroft Select Board

Photo courtesy of Town of Dover-Foxcroft OUTGOING SELECT MEMBER – Gail D’Agostino, pictured with Dover-Foxcroft Town Manager Jack Clukey at the public works committee meeting on June 13, served three terms (nine years) on the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board from 2013-22.

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