Piscataquis County’s delegation to the 128th Maine State Legislature has been busy this session.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the initial meeting of the finance committee in the books, district officials are in the midst of their work to develop a 2017-18 academic year budget to bring forward to the voters of Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec in the spring.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Little will change in the day-to-day operations of Piscataquis County, but Interim County Manager Tom Lizotte was appointed as the county manager following an 11-minute executive session at the end of a Feb.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Statistics cited by the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance — a community-based organization working to end domestic violence in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties — indicate that one in three teens will experience dating violence.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A sole point yielded in the first quarter and five field goals surrendered all game helped the Foxcroft Academy girls earn a 36-21 victory over Dexter Regional during a Class B North/Class C North interclass contest between the Route 7 rivals on the evening of Feb.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the November election Maine residents approved a referendum concerning the possession and use of marijuana by those 21 and older which also allows for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing and sale of marijuana and products subject to state regulation, taxation and local ordinance.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Central Hall project, which is repurposing the late 19th century-era building on East Main Street and keeping the structure as a part of the community, is progressing and another step in the process will be carried out thanks to the generosity of a local business owner.

GUILFORD — A 19-8 first quarter advantage and a 14-point effort by junior Bryce Gilbert in the opening eight minutes helped propel Piscataquis Community High School to a 60-39 victory vs.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During his time as a professional middleweight boxer as a teen and young adult Ray Ciancaglini took pride in having never been knocked out or even knocked down in the ring.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An application made by the town of Dover-Foxcroft to join the AARP/World Health Organization Network of Age Friendly Communities has been approved, Town Manager Jack Clukey said during a Jan.