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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.

Dover Diggers talk Oct. 5

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will be hosting Dennis Allen of Dover Diggers on Wednesday, Oct.

Erickson recognized with sonography mentor award

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Lauren Erickson, a sonographer at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, was recently presented a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Mentor Award by the Maine College of Health Professions.

Dover & Foxcroft Water District superintendent to work on Mississippi water system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover & Foxcroft Water District received a request from Maine Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network and Maine Emergency Management Agency, asking for volunteers to help a struggling water system in Mississippi.

Parkman Grange launches SAD 4 Santa Project

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is again administering the Santa Project for all kids, newborn to high school seniors living in the SAD 4 area.

Calendar of events

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

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.

Thompson Free Library welcomes author Talty

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is thrilled to host Morgan Talty, author of the new book “Night of the Living Rez,” in conversation with Lisa Sockabasin, Co-CEO of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, Thursday, Oct.

Blessing of the Animals at St. Thomas Aquinas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In celebration of the Feast Day of St.

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.

Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to perform at Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is delighted that the Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble, originally scheduled for this past June, will be performing at the Central Hall Commons on Saturday, Oct.

So glad for October at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn To paraphrase poet Nicholas Gordon: In October, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams.

Maine Crafts Weekend in Monson

MONSON — Maine Crafts Association hosts the 10th annual Maine Crafts Weekend Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

Piscataquis County Democrats contribute to Greenville food pantries

GREENVILLE — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee continues to address food insecurity in our communities.

Center Theatre to host ‘Bounty’ screening and discussion

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced they are hosting a free screening of the short non-fiction film “Bounty” on Sunday, Oct.

The pandemic spurred Maine’s fastest-growing industry

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The pandemic boosted Maine’s life sciences sector, which saw the fastest job growth among all industries in the state, a study released Thursday found.

Monson Arts awarded grant from Lunder Foundation for extended learning program

MONSON — Monson Arts has been awarded $20,000 by the Lunder Foundation to support its partnership with the Extended Learning Opportunities in Maine High Schools.

UMaine Extension offers 4-H volunteer training starting Oct. 19

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6–7 p.

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