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Photo courtesy of Hadley Moore, Skyline Drone Photography PORUS ISLAND — Accessible only by boat or float plane, Porus Island sits in Pemadumcook Lake in Piscataquis County. The 4.5-acre private island, which holds a cabin, is for sale for $2.2 million.

Photo courtesy of Hadley Moore, Skyline Drone Photography PORUS ISLAND — Accessible only by boat or float plane, Porus Island sits in Pemadumcook Lake in Piscataquis County. The 4.5-acre private island, which holds a cabin, is for sale for $2.2 million.

Piscataquis County private island hits the market for $2.2M

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A cabin on a nearly 5-acre private island in Piscataquis County is for sale for $2.2 million.

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Free Produce Pop-Up Market returns to Greenville Wednesday

GREENVILLE — Fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables will once again be available to the Greenville community at no cost at a Produce Pop-Up Market scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 from 11:30 a.

New Milo fire pumper truck to hit the road

MILO — A replacement pumper truck for the Milo Fire Department has arrived from suburban Nashville, Tennessee, and is about to be put into service.

Earthquake hits near Greenville

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An earthquake hit near Greenville on Monday night, July 13.

Maine Cancer Foundation awards $466K in grants to support prevention efforts

FALMOUTH – Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded seven Cancer Prevention grants, totaling $466,328.

Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans ceremonies in Augusta

Contributed photoPERIOD ATTIRE — On July 2 Cobb Camp #68 and Douty Camp #11 Sons of Union Veterans and Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23 met at the Hall of Flags in Augusta as part of an event honoring Sgt.

Mayo Mill Dam DEP permit hearing will be Monday evening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A public hearing on the Mayo Mill Dam will be at 6:30 p.

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Golfers invited to support 19th annual Pine Tree Hospice tournament

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice invites golfers, businesses and community supporters to participate in its 19th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Foxcroft Golf Club, located at 84 Foxcroft Center Road.

Maine high school baseball implementing new safety rule next season

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff High school baseball in Maine will undergo some rule changes next season, including either a double first base or a larger first base bag.

Maine’s big lake gives up another trophy lake trout

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor On July 6, an angler from Porter caught a 16.

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Enjoy a Maine summer

By BDN Editorial Board Even with the heat, bugs and the crowds, there isn’t much to complain about as we enjoy another Maine summer.

Milo Garden Club Summer Fair and Plant Sale continues 40-year tradition

By Victoria Eastman, Milo Garden Club president During a May meeting more than 40 years ago, Milo Garden Club member Arlene Westervelt suggested the club hold a summer festival.

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DOT shortfall shows why Maine must change transportation funding

By Jake Lachance, Maine Better Transportation Association executive directorFor decades, Maine has benefited from a transportation system that links some of the most rural communities in America.

Investing in accessible housing across Maine

Allagash: hard road to wilderness

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Randy Judkins will perform at Summerfest

MONSON — Maine’s visual comedian and new vaudevillian Randy Judkins will perform at Monson’s Summerfest on Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.

Riverside Grill grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for Riverside Grill on Saturday, July 18 at 1016 South St.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes Lavery’s Gift Shop and Café to the region

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony helped celebrate the grand opening of Lavery’s Gift Shop and Café on Saturday morning, July 11.

Greenville names six streets for Northern Forest Center housing development

GREENVILLE — A half dozen street names are now in place for the forthcoming Northern Forest Center housing development off Spruce Street.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Ocean State Job Lot wins national awards for workplace excellence

Ocean State Job Lot, a leading closeout retailer known for its Crazy Deals, with 175 locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic including Dover-Foxcroft, is proud to announce it has been named to three national award lists for demonstrating workplace excellence.