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The SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft

The SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft

RSU 68 central office issue goes to referendum on Dec. 7

November 30, 2021

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, Dec. 7, residents of the four RSU 68 communities — Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, and Sebec — will head to the polls to vote on a referendum on the construction of a new central office building to be located on the SeDoMoCha School campus.

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Drought conditions extend through fall in parts of northern Maine

By The Associated Press FORT KENT — Parts of northwestern Maine remain in a severe drought late this fall.

SeDoMoCha shines the spotlight on outstanding students and staff

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month the SeDoMoCha School recognizes “Students in the Spotlight” celebrating pupils from kindergarten to grade 8 who teachers and staff have determined best demonstrate a specific positive attribute or characteristic chosen for the timeframe from the Habits of Mind (a set of life skills for educators and parents).

Penobscot County Jail can’t transfer inmates to state prisons because of continuing COVID outbreak

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A nearly two-month-old COVID-19 outbreak at the Penobscot County Jail is preventing nearly two dozen inmates from being transferred to state prisons so they can complete their sentences there.

21 more Mainers have died and another 1,173 coronavirus cases reported since Thanksgiving

This story will be updated.

A Maine ski resort will no longer include derogatory term in its name

By The Associate Press PORTLAND — A ski mountain is set to remove a derogatory term for Native American women from its name — two decades after state law eliminated the slur from names of communities and public landmarks.

Historic holiday inn tour in Greenville

GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful historic inns in Greenville all decked out for the holidays from noon to 4 p.

Sports Browse Sports

Two deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats. Melissa Huang

Two deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats. Melissa Huang

Hunters are on track to kill the most Maine deer in 53 years

December 1, 2021

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff It has been another highly successful year for deer hunters in Maine. And by the time the muzzleloader season concludes on Dec.

2021 Maine Audubon Loon Count shows importance of long-term studies

Adults up, chicks down, but what does it all mean? As Maine Audubon releases the data from its 2021 Annual Loon Count, it underscores the importance of long-term studies and highlights the need to look beyond the one-day count to understand the data.

You’re not alone in your deer hunting frustration this fall

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff I admit it.

Opinion Browse Opinion

RSU 68 superintendent asks for support with central office referendum

By Stacy Shorey, RSU 68 superintendent RSU 68 has been fortunate to receive $1.

Reaction to National Guard series from someone who served in the Army

To the Editor; After reading the articles on sexual harassment complaints in the National Guard, it is not specific to only the National Guard.

Democrats can’t be the party of both the working and the millionaire classes

By Jared Golden For years, Democrats have made promises to American voters: Elect us, and we will lower the cost of prescription drugs.

Maine’s woods are a valuable resource, not just a playground

To the Editor; In the Nov.

Federal funds can be better spent on services, not expanding Penobscot County Jail

By Julia Norman Penobscot County will receive nearly $30 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan.

6 people are dead in Waukesha because leaders were soft on crime

By Matthew Gagnon In early November, a woman filed a criminal complaint against Darrell Brooks, Jr.

Living Browse Living

Virtual visit to Bethlehem Dec. 12

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church welcomes everyone to join us on a virtual visit to Bethlehem on the morning of Sunday, Dec.

Sebec Village Associates donate to Three Rivers Kiwanis Secret Santa

SEBEC — It’s Christmastime and in the spirit of the season the Sebec Village Associates at the Reading Room in Sebec donated $400 to the Three Rivers Kiwanis to assist with their Secret Santa mission.

Thompson Free Library: A bright spot for December

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — December — when four in the afternoon feels like nine at night.

Northern Light Health announces new discounts for patients

BREWER — On Nov.

NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues

Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members.

Christmas is for Kids launches early

BANGOR — Christmas is for Kids brings the holiday spirit to life for local children and families in need through the charitable act of gift-giving.