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A century ago, Maine lawmakers fought about renovating the governor’s mansion

Note: Bangor Daily News archives dating back to 1911 are now available at newspapers.

Gov. Mills announces ConnectMaine approval of broadband infrastructure grants

AUGUSTA — Gov.

PCSWCD offers wild edible foraging workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After high demand, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to present another Wild Edible Foraging Workshop on Saturday, June 26 with Maine naturalist and author Tom Seymour.

Dexter Age-Friendly and TCTC students team up on elevated garden beds

Photo courtesy of Dexter Age-Friendly GARDEN BED DELIVERY — Dexter Age-Friendly delivers an elevated garden bed to resident Dot Mountain.

Memorial Day events around the region

Observer file photo/Stuart HedstromCOLOR GUARD — The stars and stripes of the U.

Library mural captures patron’s passions

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library has brought the outdoors in with a new mural in the children’s section! The beautiful painting features many of the wildlife we enjoy here in Maine.

Guilford UMC VBS

GUILlFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church is excited about our Intergenerational Vacation Bible School from 5-7 p.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches $100,000 challenge

WESTBROOK – Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites.

$7.4M SAD 4 budget moved to June 8 referendum

GUILFORD — A proposed 2021-22 SAD 4 budget totaling $7,448,288 was approved during the annual district budget meeting held May 26 in the Piscataquis Community Elementary School cafeteria.

Calendar of events

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Bicycle Coalition of Maine bringing women’s ride to Greenville

The Women’s Ride will take place on Saturday, June 5, in 20 different cities and towns across Maine for a total of 24 individual rides, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine announced.

Near $12M RSU 68 budget moved to referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed 2021-22 RSU 68 budget totaling $11,999,662 was approved during the annual district budget meeting on May 25 at the SeDoMoCha School.

40 years ago, a Mainer dressed as Spider-Man climbed the tallest building in the world

Note: Bangor Daily News archives dating back to 1911 are now available at newspapers.

Voting day set for June 8 in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A validation question on the proposed 2021-22 RSU 68 budget will be on the Tuesday, June 8, ballot along with the Dover-Foxcroft referendum items.

D-F Historical Society museums open

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society is back after a very strange 2020.

SeDoMoCha School added to CDC outbreak list

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School has been added to the CDC outbreak list, but school operations will continue as before.

LSI Industries acquires JSI Store Fixtures for $90M

MILO — LSI Industries Inc.

Valley Grange honors school employees across the region

GUILFORD — Members of the Valley Grange #144 opted for an atypical choice as the organization’s Community Citizen Award while looking back on a year-plus in the coronavirus pandemic.

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