DOVER-FOXCROFT — A week into the start of classes for the 2021-22 academic year, students and staff are handling the adjusted learning environment amid the coronavirus pandemic well.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month-plus after the retirement of long-time Piscataquis County EMA Director Tom Capraro, the county may be close to hiring his successor.

DEXTER — Following the cancellation of Maine high school tackle football at all divisions in 2020, the Dexter Regional High School football team had to wait another year for its inaugural game as an 8-man program.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Senior quarterback Austin Seavey threw three touchdown passes and ran for another.

MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Six women entrepreneurs have come together to offer their respective health services in one place.

DEXTER — On the eve of the first day of classes and less than a week after voting to make masks optional in the classroom, the SAD 46 school board altered its decision and will now require masks indoors.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency has a new app — that is still being developed — to relay different types of information directly to county employees, residents and others interested in the region.

HERMON — Foxcroft Academy had possession of the football 10 times during an exhibition game at Class C Hermon High School on Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in three respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the sixth annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.