DOVER-FOXCROFT — Children 18 and under can eat free breakfast and lunch again this summer at two sites in Dover-Foxcroft through RSU 68.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine judge on Thursday upheld Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to remove a conservative referendum that would ban transgender girls from competing on female scholastic sports teams from the November 2026 ballot.

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Photo courtesy of TCTC TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER — National Technical Honor Society students at Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter are front, from left, Vera Alexander, Baylee Pacjard, Bayleigh Wiggins, Kaydance Robichaud, Lily Geary, Adalea Gudroe, Mellesse Grant, Annabelle Peakes, Peyton Dodge, Justyce Hart, Paige Jaundreau, Joshua Standing-Hathaway, Kaeliegh Jay, Elliott Szarowski, Ezekiel Bermudez, Cooper Snowman, Caseigh McDonough and Lance Glidden.

DOVER-FOXCROFT To approve a 2026-27 municipal budget totaling $10,337,82? Yes No 666 405 To enact a floodplain management ordinance? Yes No 627 429 To enact a land use ordinance amendment? Yes No 633 236 To approve the Lincoln Street bridge rehabilitation $2.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A species of tick that carries viruses and can cause red meat and dairy allergies in people it bites is approaching Maine, but when large numbers will arrive here to stay remains a question mark for experts.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Many Maine hunters and outdoor enthusiasts own wooded property.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County and the Piscataquis Regional Food Center are excited to host a free Produce Pop-Up Market from 11:30 a.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Association of REALTORS Foundation, the charitable arm of Maine Association of REALTORS, has awarded $185,000 through its 2026 Competitive Grant Program to 20 non-profit organizations to address a variety of housing needs of low-income individuals and households across Maine.

YARMOUTH — The Future Leaders of Maine Foundation is proud to announce that Lillian Makowski of Dover-Foxcroft has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr.

GUILFORD — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will offer a babysitting course for young teens, grades 6-8, June 17, 18 and 19 at Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford.

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to recognize June as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia while promoting strategies for lifelong brain health.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Dover-Foxcroft residents head to the polls Tuesday, June 9, they will vote on moving forward a bond not to exceed $2,500,000 to be used for repairs and improvements of the Lincoln Street bridge by the intersection with North Street.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A version of this story was published ahead of the 2022 election.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth graders had the opportunity to see some of what they have been learning applied in the real world with a field trip to three dam sites across town.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County will repair Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC Miosac Club recently celebrated its 90th birthday at the Mill.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dream has come true for a Dover-Foxcroft couple, combining farming, physical fitness and mental wellbeing and their Christian faith.