DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two years ago a $240,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the state was awarded to establish a facility in town, located in the Save-A-Lot building, for GLOBEcoMaine to manufacture its multi-use DuraFresh wood fiber cleaning cloths.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Just over a week after the annual public hearing on the Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory (UT) budgets, the county commissioners are nearing a final decision on the two spending plans.

MILO — The Penquis Valley High School girls jumped out to an early lead, being ahead 12-6 after a quarter of play, and never looked back to defeat Greenville High School, 42-19, in a mutual 2016-17 opener on Dec.

MILO — Last month Atkinson residents voted, 151-34, to file a petition to withdraw from SAD 41, with this process to be done by a committee through negotiations with the school district.

MILO — Residents across the region in need of a ride or not wanting to drive themselves can get to where they would like to go thanks to Penquis Lynx Mobility Services.

MILO — Last month Atkinson residents voted, 151-34, to file a petition to withdraw from SAD 41, with this process to be done by a committee through negotiations with the school district.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Parents and family members of pre-kindergarten students at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School have had the opportunity to see what their child’s day is like with a half dozen days throughout the year earmarked for classroom visits.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A now re-elected state representative whose time in Augusta is a continuation of decades of advocating for education and economic development in the region was honored with the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council’s 2016 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award on Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In October the Piscataquis Regional YMCA board of directors made changes to the organization, including voting to eliminate the executive director position with Board Chair Janet Sawyer heading the facility in the interim while options for long-term sustainability and leadership are explored over the next six to 12 months.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The project to revitalize Central Hall and keep the late 19th century building on East Main Street as a part of the community and the region is progressing as construction is transforming the interior and financial contributions are making everything possible.