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UMaine Extension partners on USDA grant for rural youth STEM education

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, has been awarded $328,191 in support of developing and delivering remote STEM and agricultural sciences programming to rural K–12 students across the three-state region.

Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church continues to serve the community

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, with its high steeple and town clock, has stood at the heart of Dover Foxcroft since 1851.

Calendar of events

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hometown Health Center CEO recognized as a ‘Community Star’ on 10th annual National Rural Health Day

On the third Thursday of November every year, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) leads National Rural Health Day, an annual day of celebration that shines a light on those serving the vital health needs of an estimated 57 million people living in rural America.

Clukey honored as a Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar

BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony virtually Oct.

UMaine Extension offers recipes and food safety tips for Thanksgiving

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal.

How a loon family warmed the heart of a kayaking photographer

By Sandy Holt Heal Loons are my absolute favorite aquatic birds and I love photographing them.

Dover-Foxcroft village scene featured on Pine Tree Society holiday cards

BATH — The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member.

Two good books for the hunters in your life

70 percent of Dexter voters cast ballots

DEXTER — Like many communities around the state and nation, Dexter had a very high turnout for Election Day on Nov.

Center Theatre holding Holiday Raffle

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is holding a holiday raffle to raise money for their operational expenses during these challenging times.

A Black doctor will be 1st Democrat in 30 years to serve a conservative piece of Maine

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A young Richard Evans received one of his earliest political inspirations when he heard Barbara Jordan, who would become the first southern Black woman elected to Congress, speak at his graduation from high school in a poor part of Houston.

How to get started with cross-country skiing

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, is a way to explore the snowy wilderness while enjoying aerobic exercise.

Monson’s Finnish Farmers Club, born out of Great Depression, hopes to survive pandemic

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Cindy Ranta has been the primary bulla baker at Monson’s Finnish Farmers Club for years now — her dessert bread is always a staple of the group’s dances and potlucks.

Preparing for a cold, hungry winter

By the Maine Monitor On a sunny September morning in Dover-Foxcroft, more than 50 cars stretched from the Piscataquis Regional Food Center three blocks down North Street an hour before a food distribution event was to begin.

1-footed eagle confounds Maine wildlife photographer

By Carol Belanger On a windy, bitter cold day in December of 2017, I was just getting acquainted with my first DSLR camera, so any opportunity for pictures was an exciting time to learn for me.

EMDC distributes $19M in funding to businesses and nonprofits

Through a partnership with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), EMDC is distributing $19 million in COVID-19 relief to businesses and nonprofits in Eastern Maine.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes RE/MAX office to Dexter

DEXTER — Husband and wife realtors with more than 25 collective years experience now have an office of their own.

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