DOVER-FOXCROFT – A week into the new year, RSU 68 officials are working on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Vicki Alward to executive vice president, chief operating officer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Join us for a heartwarming event in February as the Piscataquis Regional Food Center hosts its inaugural Cold Hands & Warm Hearts Luncheon.

With winter weather upon us and temperatures starting to drop, UScellular is reminding smartphone users about the potential effects extreme cold can have on their devices.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a record-breaking number of tick-borne disease cases in 2024 for a second year in a row.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers have plenty of work ahead of them in 2025 to tackle a projected transportation funding shortfall, with a $100 million bond and other tax changes potentially on the table.

CAMDEN – Camden National Corporation (“Camden National”) (NASDAQ: CAC), the bank holding company for Camden National Bank, announced the closing of its merger with Northway Financial, Inc.

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2025 County Teachers of the Year and the 2026 State Teacher of the Year.

Penquis is inviting community members to participate in public information sessions to share their input on local transportation needs.

Maine’s only mobile mammography unit is about to achieve another new milestone: walk-in screenings offered to all women, without an appointment.

Health, money, personal relationships and work top the list of New Year’s resolutions according to a 2024 Pew Research study.

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

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolCHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES — Early on the morning of Dec.

BREWER – Jennifer Goodrich, FACMPE, FACHE, has been elected to serve a three-year term as Maine Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Jane Stitham of Dover-Foxcroft, Maria Wooten of Bowerbank, and Thomas Watt of Greenville have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Piscataquis County Committee.

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine state parks had another near-record year for visitation, said Andy Cutko, director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Shiretown Singers announce the start of their 2025 spring concert season! The new community choir had a successful introductory season, performing seasonal songs in December at the Dover-Foxcroft Hometown Holidays and at Ice Dance International’s Holiday on Ice.