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Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will consider rolling back strict new rules requiring Mainers to disconnect fossil fuel-burning furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.

Holiday tree lightings support local healthcare and celebrate loved ones and caregivers

Piscataquis County’s two hospitals will once again hold community holiday tree lightings to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers.

Calendar of events

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Foxcroft Academy students’ Italian dinner to raise money for Madrid trip

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Foxcroft Academy International Club students are holding an Italian dinner to raise money for a planned trip to Madrid, Spain, next April.

Small Business Administration encourages Mainers to shop local this holiday season

Gov. Mills declares Nov. 24 as ‘Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day’

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced that Gov.

Maine Credit Unions launch Meals for Mainers fundraiser during the holiday season

To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.

Bangor Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker in a Nutshell’ returns to the Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of a cherished holiday tradition, as Bangor Ballet brings its captivating performance of “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” back to Dover-Foxcroft.

Piscataquis County hospitals and healthcare professionals recognized as Maine Rural Healthcare Community Stars

AUGUSTA — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital and Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, CPHQ, a healthcare leader from Northern Light Mayo Hospital were among a handful of organizations and individuals honored as Rural Healthcare Community Stars at a National Rural Health Day ceremony at the State House on Nov.

PCHS inducts 10 into National Honor Society

Photo courtesy of PCHS PCHS NHS INDUCTEES — The Piscataquis Community High School 2023 National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Oct.

US News & World Report ranks PCES 30th among Maine schools

GUILFORD — Among 219 Maine elementary institutions, Piscataquis Community Elementary School has been ranked 30th by US News & World Report.

PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.

Three Rivers Kiwanis craft fair Nov. 25

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a craft from 9 a.

Unitarian Church to honor Penobscot culture

SANGERVILLE — Please join the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville & Dover-Foxcroft on Sunday, Nov.

USDA reminds farmers and ranchers to vote in Piscataquis committee election

Free Thanksgiving meal at Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church

DOVER-FOXCROFT – A free community Thanksgiving meal will be served at noon on Thursday, Nov.

Optional end of intervention time is off to a good start at PCHS

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School recently enabled the end of day Tuesday to Thursday, 45-minute Response to Intervention time to be optional for eligible grade 11-12 students who have parental permission and do not have commitments during this timeframe.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

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