1 year ago Solar project will power Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 campuses DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly 2,000 new solar panels atop the Jim Robinson Field House — the largest rooftop solar project in the state — will provide enough power over the course of a year to meet the electrical needs of both the Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 campuses.
1 year ago US Marshals asks Piscataquis County to expand jail to house federal inmates By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The U.
1 year ago Who are the Bearcats? MILO — At Milo Garden Club’s October meeting, members and guests learned all about Bearcats from guest speaker Kim Hamlin.
1 year ago Gates are blocking hunters from driving through Katahdin Iron Works By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Moose hunters were surprised last week to find several new gates blocking vehicle access to Katahdin Iron Works land.
1 year ago This family hike has a story walk and unique surprises By Aislinn Sarnacki Upon arriving at Law Farm Nature Trails in Dover-Foxcroft, my first thought was: Well, this is more than I expected! We were just a few steps from the parking lot, and I could see a pollinator garden, a plantation of young chestnut trees and the start of a story walk that disappeared into the woods.
1 year ago End of day intervention time may be optional for eligible PCHS students GUILFORD — Currently Piscataquis Community High School students end their day with a 45-minute block of Response to Intervention time on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
1 year ago Milo to vote on revised lease for Elaine’s Basket Cafe MILO — At next year’s annual town meeting, set for the evening of Monday, March 12, 2024, Milo residents will be asked to vote on a revised lease for Elaine’s Basket Cafe.
1 year ago Class of 2023 enshrined in PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame GUILFORD — The sports history of Piscataquis Community High School continues to grow with the induction of a pair of athletes, a long-time coach, a state championship team, and a contributor into the fifth class of the PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame.
1 year ago Inspired by iconic wildlife, this Maine outdoorsman’s art career has taken off By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Hunter Law was feeling anxious.
1 year ago Innovative English class introduces Maine high school students to fly fishing By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff A brilliant blue sky reflected in the waters of a Piscataquis County lake, which was flanked by mountains with a hint of color from changing leaves.
1 year ago Committee continues work to determine future of Mayo Mill Dam DOVER-FOXCROFT — Under the auspices of a steering committee, a partners team is working to consider the various possibilities and everything tying into the Mayo Mill Dam downtown on the Piscataquis River.
1 year ago Dexter sells fire truck to Aurora department DEXTER — A more than 25-year-old Dexter engine truck will still be used to fight fires in the state of Maine.
1 year ago SAD 41, RSU 68 schools among 100-plus to receive funding for outdoor learning projects In its third and most expansive year yet, the Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program has helped over 30,000 students from schools in every county in Maine get outside the classroom and into the natural world.
1 year ago Sangerville town clerk’s husband resigns on her behalf at meeting SANGERVILLE — A Maine town clerk’s husband resigned on her behalf during a public meeting Wednesday night, Sept.
1 year ago Monson radio tower to receive backup power system DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the weekend storm that struck New England, consisting of what was once Hurricane Lee, the Monson Fire Department was responding to a number of calls in the town as well as the surrounding area these firefighters cover.
1 year ago Penquis girls improve to 6-0 with victory over Katahdin MILO — The switch from 11- to 8-player soccer could not have worked out any better for the Penquis Valley High School girls so far.
1 year ago Newly renovated Medford Veterans Memorial Park dedicated after a year of construction MEDFORD — State and local officials attended the dedication of Veterans Memorial Park in Medford on Aug.