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Work continues on RSU 68 budget

SeDoMoCha principal will be departing for DRHS DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.

Leaving a legacy of life, April is Donate Life Month

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Calendar of events

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

Events planned to celebrate happy childhoods

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizes the importance of communities working together to strengthen families.

Where you can view the solar eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.

Mills promotes Maine as premier eclipse destination, urges preparation

ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.

You can find crystals and comic books at this new store

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A couple who moved to Maine from Minnesota last year has turned its passions for metaphysical items, comic books and collectibles into a joint venture in Dover-Foxcroft.

Johnston’s work displayed at Portland Museum of Art

Photo courtesy of Monique Johnston HONORED ARTIST — Foxcroft Academy senior Conner Johnston was recently honored at the Portland Museum of Art as part of the 2024 Youth Art Month celebration in March.

GFWC Miosac Club news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC MIOSAC Club met Tuesday, March 19 with 11 members and one guest present.

Author Doiron caps off busy April at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library April is shaping up to be a series of very fortunate events at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.

PCSWCD’s annual bird walk with Maine Audubon Society & Forest Society of Maine

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Register and join us for a morning bird walk on Saturday, May 4 as we explore springtime birds at the Law Farm Nature Trails in Dover-Foxcroft! The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District will be cohosting with Forest Society of Maine Conservation Specialist Kristin Peet, experienced birder, Shane Barker and Maine Audubon Society’s birder Nick Lund.

SeDoMoCha’s March Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School held the March Student in the Spotlight Assembly on Tuesday, March 26.

Chadbourne receives PCHS MPA Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Scott Chadbourne of Sangerville, a senior at Piscataquis Community High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Keane announced.

Dover Low Vision Group meets Friday morning

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.

50 years ago, Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ changed literature — and Maine

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Paul and Melissa Stearns both remember the day they found out that Mr.

3 ways to ensure your solar eclipse glasses are safe

If you’re lucky enough to witness Maine’s first total solar eclipse since the 1960s on April 8, you’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

Community Fitness events

GUILFORD — Community Fitness, located at 31 High Street in Guilford, has a busy April planned.

Scientists are puzzled by increasingly abundant bird species in Maine’s North Woods

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Amid the bleak reports about a precipitous loss in numbers and types of birds around North America and the rest of the world is a glimmer of hope in Maine’s North Woods.

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