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Firefighters battle blaze at Dover-Foxcroft restaurant

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dover-Foxcroft restaurant escaped a worse fate thanks to quick work of firefighters.

December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last month’s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.

Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.

Public hearing on Pleasant Street building to continue

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last fall the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board began the process to rectify a pair of deteriorating properties at 70 Union Street and 130 Pleasant Street.

New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.

Milo board approves collaboration on Derby Shops brownfields survey

MILO — Over the last few months the “Friends of Milo” ad hoc economic development group has been meeting to discuss potential ideas for the town.

Piscataquis County sustains $2.6M and counting in storm damage

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.

FEMA arrives in Maine to evaluate storm damage

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Licensing requirements for arborists in Maine

AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.

Thin-ice fishermen are out there, but warden urges extra care

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Erik Johnson has been ice fishing for a month and a half already.

Here are the new Maine laws that will affect your outdoors experience in 2024

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.

Greenville public safety building nearing completion

GREENVILLE — The new home of the Greenville Fire and Police Departments will be operational sometime early in the new year.

Feds approve Maine’s request to begin storm disaster assessment

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The federal government has approved Maine’s request to begin a preliminary disaster assessment after last week’s devastating wind storm.

Maine found a way to track when police take away someone’s guns

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine courts have found a way to track whether police are taking away guns from people who can’t have them.

County waste disposal to continue with GRACE, LLC

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The name is changing but the price Piscataquis County will be paying for trash disposal from the Unorganized Territories will remain the same for the short term.

Janet Mills requests federal disaster relief after storm

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

USDA Rural Development awards $902K for Greenville public safety building

This week USDA Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson announced the final of five major USDA Rural Development grants to central Maine towns in 2023 for fire station construction.

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