1 week ago

Maine can print ranked-choice presidential ballots, but no guarantee method will be use

Maine can print ranked-choice voting ballots for the November presidential election, the state’s high court ruled on Monday, but it has not finally decided whether the system will be used in a case over whether a Republican people’s veto effort will move forward.

2 weeks ago

Ireland awarded journalism scholarship

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2 weeks ago

Central Hall Commons announces limited reopening 

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Central Hall Commons officials announced that they will be reopening with limited office hours as well as limited events starting in September.

2 weeks ago

Free Monday night community dinners to resume 

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The free Monday night community dinner at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church will resume on the second Monday of the month as take out/drive thru only beginning Monday, Sept.

2 weeks ago

Most churches are following Maine’s COVID-19 restrictions, even as loud minority fights them

While a small number of Maine churches have been publicly fighting the state’s limits on large indoor gatherings, they are greatly outnumbered by the hundreds of other congregations that have chosen to follow the rules that are meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

2 weeks ago

Piscataquis, Penobscot, Somerset counties remain green under Health Advisory System

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today released a special update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission by color, and is provided to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support students safely this fall.

2 weeks ago

NRA backs Dale Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District, but gives Jared Golden solid mark

The National Rifle Association’s political arm endorsed former state Rep.

2 weeks ago

Maine’s high court under time crunch to rule on newest ranked-choice voting case

AUGUSTA  — The validity of just dozens of signatures could determine whether ranked choice voting is used in Maine’s presidential election as the state’s high court is under time pressure to rule with a key ballot deadline looming in less than a month.

2 weeks ago

Tree Farm award winners Wicopy Woods hold sneak peak tour amid COVID concerns

SEBEC — In ordinary times, the Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year hosts Forestry Field Day, a highly anticipated, festival-like event sponsored by Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Tree Farm.

2 weeks ago

Former Hibbard owner supports staff during pandemic

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “On behalf of Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I want to warmly thank Jane Hibbard-Merrill for showing her support to our staff during challenging times,” said Administrator Aaron Thomas.

2 weeks ago

PRYMCA receives grant for heating/air system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5,434,400 to help eight essential community facilities in rural Maine.

2 weeks ago

Family consignment boutique Repeat After Me serves and gives back to the community

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than a year Repeat After Me, a high end family consignment shop, has provided next to new items at affordable prices.

3 weeks ago

New sheriff’s patrol building up and running 

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Officers with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office patrol and investigation divisions are now working out of a new building at the former Key Bank location on Hudson Avenue in Guilford.

3 weeks ago

$2.6M in federal funds awarded to EMDC to diversify region’s economy, retain and create jobs

EMDC to host virtual Information session for interested businesses, nonprofits and partners 10 a.

3 weeks ago

‘Let’s Talk About It’ banners prompt domestic abuse discussion

A quick look at the windows of many businesses in Dover-Foxcroft, as well as down Route 7 in Dexter and Newport, shows a 4- by 2-foot banner featuring a woman’s portrait filling most of the space, a short quote of theirs and the words “Let’s Talk About It.

3 weeks ago

Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble brings masks, puppets and comedy to Monson    

MONSON — Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble, Monson Arts and The Center Theatre, will present the FAFALO! outdoors behind Tenney House in Monson at 2 p.

3 weeks ago

PCSWCD dedicates Bluebird Trail at the Law Farm 

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Aug.

3 weeks ago

Maine will reassess whether it’s safe for Penobscot and York county schools to reopen

Maine is still giving schools in every county the green light to reopen in person, but that green light comes with a caveat in Penobscot and York counties due to recent outbreaks and increasing case numbers.