3 years ago Historic downtown Dover-Foxcroft earns a spot on National Register By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer Nineteen buildings along East Main Street earned recognition as the Dover-Foxcroft Commercial Historic District, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 years ago Gov. Mills visits Dave’s World to celebrate progress toward heat pump milestone DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of the national Climate Week and Clean Energy Week in Maine and to announce significant progress toward the state’s goal of installing 100,000 high-efficiency heat pumps by 2025, Gov.
3 years ago Herring Brothers named Piscataquis Chamber 2021 Business of the Year The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Business of the Year award, Herring Brothers Meats of Guilford.
3 years ago How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine This first appeared in the October 2021 issue of Bangor Metro Magazine.
3 years ago County officials looking at options for radio upgrades Duggan hired as new EMA director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those involved in upgrading the county’s public safety radio system agree that improvements are needed, but the question is how the near $5 million cost will be covered.
3 years ago Judge retiring this month has spent his 44-year career in Piscataquis County By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The state’s longest-serving District Court judge now on the bench will retire Sept.
3 years ago Pine Tree Hospice hosts volunteer appreciation event DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice staff and direct care volunteers gathered at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sept.
3 years ago SAD 46 looking at transmission rate-based mask policy DEXTER — Since classes started several weeks ago, SAD 46 schools have required masks indoors.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department receives pallet of water from Anheuser-Busch Observer photo/Keri Foster WATER DONATION — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department received a pallet of water donated by Anheuser-Busch on Sept.
3 years ago Crafts Landing and Park opens in downtown Greenville GREENVILLE — A green space providing access to Maine’s largest lake is now preserved for the public.
3 years ago Disc golfers hitting the course in Dexter DEXTER — The site along town trails at the Dexter Municipal Golf Course is still being worked on, but disc golfers now have an 18 hole course.
3 years ago Seaplane Fly-In brings planes and people to Greenville Observer photo/Stuart HedstromCOMING IN FOR A LANDING — Following last year’s cancellation, the International Seaplane Fly-In returned to Greenville from Sept.
3 years ago Classes start in RSU 68/Foxcroft Academy DOVER-FOXCROFT — A week into the start of classes for the 2021-22 academic year, students and staff are handling the adjusted learning environment amid the coronavirus pandemic well.
3 years ago School starts in SAD 41 MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.
3 years ago SAD 46 to require masking in classrooms DEXTER — On the eve of the first day of classes and less than a week after voting to make masks optional in the classroom, the SAD 46 school board altered its decision and will now require masks indoors.
3 years ago Piscataquis Valley Fair returns Observer photo/Stuart HedstromPULLING THEIR WEIGHT — Driver Mike Kirkpatrick of Whitefield and R&R Windows of Easthampton, Massachusetts guides Henry and Howie to a first-place performance in the 3,200 class of the horse pull at the 134th Piscataquis Valley Fair in Dover-Foxcroft on Aug.
3 years ago Miss Maple trio crowned at 134th Piscataquis Valley Fair DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in three respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the sixth annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.