2 years ago New candy store will bring nostalgia to downtown Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft’s downtown offerings are about to become a touch sweeter and more nostalgic — and just in time for the holidays.
2 years ago SeDoMoCha School, Foxcroft Academy classes off to positive starts DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 superintendent and Foxcroft Academy head of school provided updates on the start of the academic year during the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board meeting Monday evening.
2 years ago Why Maine has private high schools that serve public students By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This week’s question is a continuation of a question asked earlier in the summer about why Maine has a number of townships named for defunct Massachusetts schools.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Guyotte presented with Lifetime Achievement Award Contributed photo LIFETIME OF SERVICE — Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Joe Guyotte, pictured with family members during a surprise presentation, was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention in Fryeburg, which was held Sept.
2 years ago Kiwanis Park Gazebo honors 65-year member DOVER-FOXCROFT — For six and a half decades, Harold “Doc” Sherman was a stalwart of the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft partners with state to reimagine downtown DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Dover-Foxcroft could finally see a 2003 downtown revitalization plan flourish in a new partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation.
2 years ago Three memorial bridges dedicated in Brownville BROWNVILLE — The memories of three Brownville residents who died in service of their country during World War II or the Korean War will live on with the naming of a bridge in their honor.
2 years ago Moosehead ski resort project wins key state permit with conditions BANGOR — The state approved a development permit for a proposed $126.
2 years ago Extreme weather drives more major power outages in Maine By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Large-scale power outages are becoming more common across the country and in Maine as extreme weather, stoked by a warming climate, knocks out electricity to wider swaths of people.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft is embarking on a project to redevelop its downtown dam and hydro facility DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft has partnered with two organizations to research the Mayo Mill dam and connected facilities to plan for its future and improve fish passage along the Piscataquis River.
2 years ago New Northern Light CA Dean Hospital building ‘topped off’ at special ceremony GREENVILLE — Employees, hospital supporters, patients, and community members gathered on Friday, Sept.
2 years ago Greenville Select Board chooses public safety building contractor GREENVILLE — Sheridan Construction Corp.
2 years ago Shuttered Greenville Steam Co. could become a biomass processing facility GREENVILLE — A company plans to install a biochar manufacturing line at the shuttered Greenville Steam Co.
2 years ago RSU 68 launches substitute teacher training program DOVER-FOXCROFT — To cope with a shortage that is affecting area districts as well as school units across the state and country, a pair of substitute teachers at the SeDoMoCha School have worked to launch a substitute training program for RSU 68.
2 years ago Jump in freight traffic brings hope and headaches to rural Maine towns along rail route By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff As more freight trains travel across Maine between northern Washington County and northern Somerset County, rural towns along the route have had to balance their hopes for improving their local economies with logistical challenges presented by the increased rail traffic.
2 years ago State wants 200-year-old mill building for sale in Dover-Foxcroft to become housing DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County and state officials want to see a former woolen mill and tannery redeveloped to tackle Maine’s lack of affordable housing.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft man part of group providing aid and evacuations in Ukraine DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dover-Foxcroft man and new nonprofit are committed to providing critical aid to Ukraine as human suffering continues and the war grinds on in parts of the country.
2 years ago Hike this small mountain in Baxter State Park for stunning views of Katahdin By Sarah Sindo Katahdin needs no introduction.