DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners expressed disappointment in a recent broadband study, reiterating that they would prioritize and dedicate American Rescue Plan funds to radio communications upgrades for the county’s emergency responders.

DEXTER — Dexter town councilors will consider dedicating a portion of the town’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to a local organization that began restoring a building along Main Street to serve as a food pantry and resource center.

ABBOT — An old two-story farmhouse in Abbot was destroyed when an indoor wood stove sparked a fire that enveloped the structure Tuesday afternoon.

Beaver Cove officials have created the town’s first ever emergency operations plan to have resources in place for disasters such as ice storms and power outages and keep residents safe.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Regional School Unit 68 has cut its required isolation time for COVID-19-positive students and staff members from 10 days to five, based on new guidance from the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MONSON — The town of Monson in Piscataquis County is seeking a new town manager following the departure of Daniel Swain, who resigned in mid-October after nearly four years at the town office.

Two Maine school districts filed a federal lawsuit this month against consulting firm McKinsey & Company, claiming the firm’s work for opioid makers fueled an epidemic that harmed children and increased the cost of special education.

Developers of a proposed year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County are banned from developing a 150-200 slip marina unless they pursue a rezoning petition and new permit, according to an advisory ruling from the Land Use Planning Commission.

Developers of a proposed year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County have revised their plans to have less impact on wildlife habitats and the environment on Big Moose Mountain.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners considered the use of $3.