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The 90-year-old Dover Bridge, which crosses the Piscataquis River on Essex Street, is pictured in this historical photo. (Courtesy of the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society)

The 90-year-old Dover Bridge, which crosses the Piscataquis River on Essex Street, is pictured in this historical photo. (Courtesy of the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society)

Essex Street bridge replacement included in MaineDOT 3-year work plan

February 24, 2021

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff One of Dover-Foxcroft’s two major bridges is slated for replacement as part of the Maine Department of Transportation’s recently released three-year work plan. The 90-year-old Dover Bridge, which crosses the Piscataquis River on Essex Street, is scheduled to be replaced at a cost of $8.

News Browse News

Encouraging harvest as a fisheries management tool is bad science

By Bob Mallard I was disappointed, but unfortunately not surprised, to find a newsletter from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in my inbox last week titled: “Consider harvesting your catch.

Pirates’ Gilbert joins small group of school’s 1,000-point scorers

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The list of 1,000-point scorers in Piscataquis of Guilford basketball history is short, but Kobe Gilbert was quite familiar with one of the names as he chased that same milestone this week.

New groomer on the trails in Shirley

Photo courtesy of Shirley Bog Trail Busters, Inc.

Paris Select Board passes resolution opposing mask mandate it says violates disabilities act

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The Paris Select Board has passed a resolution opposing the statewide mandate for violating the Americans With Disabilities Act.

In budget speech, Janet Mills proposes $111M in borrowing to aid pandemic recovery

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

17 more Mainers have died and another 164 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Sports Browse Sports

Central boys overcome Gilbert milestone to edge PCHS

February 24, 2021

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The Central of Corinth boys basketball team scored its second narrow victory of the winter over Piscataquis of Guilford in a clash of Class C North rivals Tuesday. But the visiting Red Devils had to overcome a milestone performance by the Pirates’ Kobe Gilbert to complete the sweep with a 52-48 victory.

Wrestling season still unresolved as MPA plans for spring sports

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Feb.

Reed wins high jump

Foxcroft Academy junior Jacob Reed had the top performance in the high jump during the most recent Eastern Maine Indoor Track and Field League competition, with events being held at several event-specific sites Feb.

Opinion Browse Opinion

The filibuster can’t survive

By David Farmer The filibuster should be a goner.

Follow Australia’s lead

To the Editor; I am an avid tennis fan and have been hugely entertained by events at the recently played Australian Open over the last two weeks.

Resources for Maine’s future

To the Editor; In this time of COVID-19, Maine’s businesses and industries have a great need for skilled workers and there is an untapped resource available to them through veterans and currently serving guard members and reservists.

Winter camping advice

To the Editor; I am compelled to praise Aislinn Sarnacki’s winter camping article an activity.

Resources in Maine

By Nancy Battick I recently received my latest issue of American Ancestors magazine published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston.

Remembering George Smith

By BDN Editorial Board It’s a rare achievement these days to be able to get people to agree on something.

Living Browse Living

UMaine Extension 4-H virtual science cafes start March 2

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafes for teens in grades 7 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.

CHCS awarded $3.2M to improve access to mental health and substance abuse services

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D-F selectmen support National Register Commercial Historic District nomination

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A project being led by the Center Theatre to create a National Register Commercial Historic District in the downtown received a measure of support.

Maine moose lottery application process is open

Harm reduction resources available in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We know opioid use is common in our communities and too many of our loved ones are dying.

Nickerson Tree Farm open for nordic skiers

GREENVILLE — After a slow start to winter, February has brought enough snow for trail grooming and track-setting on the trails behind the visitors’ center.