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Fifth SAD 4 budget to be brought to Oct. 27 district meeting

October 17, 2025

Cooperative Dexter-PCHS girls basketball team planned GUILFORD — Two days after a $9,501,135 2025-26 SAD 4 budget was voted down at the polls via a 327-297 count across the six district communities, the fourth time a proposed spending plan did not pass in the district, a revised budget was approved by the school board during an Oct. 16 meeting at Piscataquis Community Elementary School.

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36,000 Mainers to be dropped by cuts to private Medicare Advantage plans

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff At least 36,000 Mainers will lose their Medicare Advantage plans in January as insurers cut offerings nationwide, according to new information collected by the state insurance bureau.

All trails on Katahdin are closed for the season

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The hiking season is over on Katahdin.

Health insurers in Maine cut back Medicare program as costs loom

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff At least four companies that provide Medicare Advantage plans to older Mainers are cutting the options they offer in the state amid regional rollbacks and federal reductions to Medicare.

Dexter Regional High School September Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the September Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

SeDoMoCha students take a bit for Apple Crunch Day

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolAPPLE CRUNCH DAY — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School students joined schools and communities across the state for Maine’s inaugural Apple Crunch Day on Oct.

Piscataquis Area Community Center seeking funding for employees/retention

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board formally approved a letter of intent for the Piscataquis Area Community Center to help the organization seek a Community Business Development Grant with the state’s Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program.

Sports BrowseSports

SeDoMoCha X-C concludes season at Inland championships

October 16, 2025

LINCOLN — The SeDoMoCha Middle School cross county team concluded the season at the Inland championships on Oct. 15 at Mattanawcook Academy.

Dexter golf finishes fourth at Class C championship

VASSALBORO — The Dexter Regional High School golf team finished in fourth place at the 2025 Class C championship on Saturday, Oct.

Pony cross country runs at Pendale Invitational

HERMON — The Foxcroft Academy cross country team ran at the Pendale Invitational at Hermon High School on Saturday, Oct.

Opinion BrowseOpinion

Vote for voter ID

To the Editor; I’m writing to encourage support for voter ID.

DHHS must protect transportation options for Maine’s seniors and disabled

By Joe Baldacci Of vital importance to protecting the health, dignity, and mobility of Maine people is the transportation infrastructure that makes this possible.

Are Maine deer camps ready for women?

Maine’s lost wildlife: species that vanished or nearly disappeared

By Bob Duchesne Maine looks different today than it did before Europeans arrived.

Question 1 goes way too far

To the Editor; My dad is 90 years old.

What’s the most lethal spot to shoot a moose?

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From pumpkins to pacifiers: a Halloween gathering just for babies and families

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fall is a season of growth and fun — for moms and their littles ones! Moms and their little ghouls and goblins are invited to join Public Health Nursing and Northern Light Mayo Hospital on Wednesday, Oct.

Brownville school board member steps down

MILO — The resignation of one of Brownville’s representatives to the SAD 41 Board of Directors was accepted during a school board meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Oct.

Calendar of events

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

New president takes helm of Northern Light Health

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health is now under new leadership.

Central Hall Commons to host volunteer fair

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Central Hall Commons, the Piscataquis Regional Food Center, the Center Theatre and other community organizations are hosting a community volunteer fair from 1-4 p.

Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis, RSU 68 launch annual Christmas program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the RSU 68 staff are now in the active phase of our annual Christmas giving program.