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Dover-Foxcroft Select Board signs paperwork for 2026 county tax

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board approved the necessary paperwork in order to pay its proportional share of the 2026 Piscataquis County tax during a meeting on Monday evening.

SeDoMoCha recognizes students’ responsibility

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School hosted a special schoolwide assembly on Jan.

Dexter cheer finishes ninth at Class C championship

AUGUSTA — The Dexter Regional High School cheer team came in ninth at the 2026 Class C championship on Feb.

Ski planes fly into downtown Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — About 20 aircraft landed on the frozen Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft for the inaugural Ski Plane Fly-in on the morning of Saturday, Jan.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival nominated for national honor

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival organizers announced that it has been nominated for the best Specialty Food Festival in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Award.

5-pound catch is angler’s 1st brook trout

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Staff Jada Wyman caught her first brook trout Jan.

Volunteers pack 10,000 meals for Kiwanis’ End Hunger Project

HAMPDEN — Dozens of volunteers representing Kiwanis New England & Bermuda District 2, made up of 11 clubs from Augusta north to Milo/Brownville and Greenville, and high school Key Clubs from across the region came together on Saturday morning, Jan.

Inaugural Ski Plane Fly-In lands in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Winter aviation meets live music and local flavor at the first annual Ski Plane Fly-In, taking place Saturday, Jan.

SeDoMoCha competes in WinterKids Winter Games

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Schools are proud to be participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, competing on the competitive track against schools across the state of Maine while representing Piscataquis County.

One found dead after cooking-related house fire in Dexter

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — One person was found dead Friday evening, Jan.

SeDoMoCha, Penquis girls win league titles

Contributed photoLARGE SCHOOL CHAMPS — The SeDoMoCha Middle School girls won the 2026 Penquis League Large School championship on Jan.

Milo Public Safety Building construction progressing

MILO — Work continues on Milo’s forthcoming $7.

SAD 4 to have full funding for JMG position next year

GUILFORD — SAD 4 officials will begin work on developing the 2026-27 budget in the near future, but in the meantime the Jobs for Maine Graduates speciality position at Piscataquis Community Secondary School should be funded in full for next year.

Dover-Foxcroft Downtown Riverfront Design Open House on Jan. 25

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents will have a say in what the downtown riverfront will look like in the future after the multiyear process to remove the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River.

Greenville masons look to rebuild following lodge fire

GREENVILLE — Weeks after an overnight fire ripped through the Greenville Masonic Lodge at 281 Pritham Ave, masons of Columbia-Doric #149 have begun to think about rebuilding.

Bill would help some Mainers hold on to cherished properties

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff The state legislative tax committee will hear public comment Wednesday on a proposed amendment that could help some Mainers keep properties threatened by double-digit tax increases.

Sheriff Young won’t seek reelection

By Bridget Huber, Bangor Daily News Staff Piscataquis County Sheriff Bob Young will not seek reelection, he announced Jan.

RSU 68 officials start work on 2026-27 budget

SEBEC — A week into the new year, RSU 68 officials are working on developing the budget for the 2026-27 academic year.

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