By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — After a long, harsh winter, few things are more enjoyable than planting fresh flowers in your yard, planters or window boxes.

    Agway, a division of Southern States Cooperative, Inc.

    SANGERVILLE — Farmers and others interested in using alternative fuels for transportation and equipment are invited to a program at 7 p.

    GREENVILLE — Would you like to start your own seedlings to transplant out in the garden when the weather warms up? Do you know how long it takes to have the transplants ready for the garden? Do you know it is important to start with good quality seed? There will be a workshop on starting seeds at home presented by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on Thursday, May 8 from 6–7:30 p.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     The May/June edition of Yankee Magazine’s Special Travel Guide which debuted on the newsstands April 29, has named two local establishments in Maine as “Best of New England — Editors’ Choice” winners for 2014.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     Sebec resident Liza Pembroke Smith had the opportunity to represent the area when she took part in the 2014 Mrs.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     ABBOT — An Abbot woman who has spent the last seven years helping families cope with the loss of life is now recovering from a near-fatal illness.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — A new logo, the re-launch of the organization’s newsletter and a greater use of social media are playing a major role in the growth of the Piscataquis Chamber and Junior Chamber of Commerce, according to Executive Director Denise Buzzelli.

Contributed article     BANGOR — The Tri County Workforce Investment Board’s Youth Council has announced Epic Maine: Exploring Pathways to Industries & Careers on Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.

    We all have a stake in the future and your Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce membership gives you the opportunity to shape it.

Contributed article     GREENVILLE — Maine’s first and only mobile training program normally is on the road delivering hands-on emergency medical education to healthcare providers.

Contributed Article     AUGUSTA — Dozens of business leaders testified in support of the Legislature’s workforce panel’s small business jobs bond during a marathon public hearing before the state’s budget-writing committee on March 27    The $73 million bipartisan measure developed by the Joint Select Committee on Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future, LD 1827, supports small business growth and the commercialization of innovations created in Maine’s research and development community.

Proceeds to benefit ‘Northwoods Heritage’ Shiretown Homecoming in August By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — A late March tradition continues in 2014 as the annual maple breakfast will be served on Maine Maple Sunday, March 23 at the Dover-Foxcroft fire station from 7-10 a.

    From the time the first crow flies, usually in late February, to sometime in mid-April, the sparkling clear “sweet water” flows.

    Pure Maine maple syrup, with a hint of the great north woods in it, has been brightening the flavor of fine, Downeast food since long before the colonists arrived.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Registered participants for the 2014 Women of Worth Conference can look forward to a day packed full of fun and meaningful skill development.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     CAMBRIDGE — A vacant property on Spring Street in Dexter has a new owner, and the former Seaman’s Wall Covering and Flooring building will soon be humming with the sound of sewing machines.

‘    AUGUSTA — The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources Management has kicked off the ninth annual “Best Places to Work in Maine” program.