3 years ago Piscataquis sheriff’s office hopes new dog will help police fight drug trafficking DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newest member of Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office is bubbly, loyal and sweet — and she has the most powerful nose in the department.
3 years ago Center Theatre’s movie screenings to benefit medical efforts in Ukraine DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft will host two screenings of the film “Red Dawn” next weekend, with admission by donation, which will benefit an international nonprofit providing aid to Ukraine.
3 years ago RSU 68 officials looking at zero increase to towns in 2023 budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — As work continues on the development of the 2022-23 RSU 68 budget, district officials are planning to keep the contributions made by the four district communities the same as in the current academic year.
3 years ago Court justice orders owner of Moose Mountain ski resort to pay $4.5M in damages to state The owner of a ski resort overlooking Moosehead Lake in Piscataquis County will have to pay more than $4.
3 years ago As my family in Ukraine braces for bombs, I watch in Maine and cling to hope Are you from Ukraine or Russia, or do you have relatives and friends living there? Do you have a story to share? Write to us at news@bangordailynews.
3 years ago Baxter State Park in search for new director By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public The search is on for a new director of Baxter State Park.
3 years ago SeDoMoCha shines the spotlight on outstanding students and staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month the SeDoMoCha School recognizes “Students in the Spotlight” celebrating pupils from kindergarten to grade 8 and a staff member who teachers and staff have determined best demonstrate a specific positive attribute or characteristic chosen for the timeframe from the Habits of Mind (a set of life skills for educators and parents).
3 years ago Get out on the ice. This is Maine’s Free Fishing Weekend By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Come on.
3 years ago SeDoMoCha masking to be based on school case numbers DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the 2021-22 academic year, SeDoMoCha School students have been wearing protective face wear under a policy requiring universal masking when Piscataquis County is in the red or the most severe of the community transmission rate — which it has been since classes began.
3 years ago Moosehead area businesses want economic boost of proposed ski resort without wrecking local charm While many Moosehead Lake region residents see a $113.
3 years ago Brownville man’s deer-feeding venture keeps growing, but experts don’t recommend his methods BROWNVILLE — Richard McMahon drives down a snowy hill and onto the field below, the crate on the back of his ATV packed with oats.
3 years ago Sled dog teams brave the cold for 1st Greenville race in 2 years GREENVILLE — Tracy Babin made her way to the starting line, her family and volunteers keeping the sled dogs secure on the gangline.
3 years ago Piscataquis residents fear region could ‘become Bar Harbor’ with new Moosehead ski resort Neighbors of a proposed $113.
3 years ago Changing temperatures are creating dangerous ice conditions on Moosehead Lake By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Two snowmobiles went through the ice in separate locations on Moosehead Lake recently due to pressure ridges created by fluctuating temperatures.
3 years ago Milo Select Board explores options for new public safety building MILO — The town of Milo wants to build a public safety building to house its police, fire and public works departments.
3 years ago Registration opens for 2022 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival Annual event set to return Saturday, June 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Organizers of the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival announced Tuesday that they are moving forward with plans to have the festival in person, on Saturday, June 25 in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.
3 years ago It’s time to apply for a 2022 Maine moose hunting permit By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Saturday’s forecast of blizzard conditions across much of Maine likely means you’ll be spending some time indoors.