By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff AUGUSTA — A plan offering property valuation and tax relief to unorganized territory landowners erodes confidence in the tax system and may violate Maine law, the Maine County Commissioners Association said Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents will have a say in what the downtown riverfront will look like in the future after the multiyear process to remove the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice will host a free, day-long professional training on “Grieving Children and How to Support Them” on Thursday, Feb.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

MILFORD — The Mainely Spinners will be competing in the International Back to Back Wool Challenge on Saturday, Jan.

DEXTER — The First Universalist Church of Dexter, Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis, Dexter Knights of Columbus and Dexter VFW will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, Jan.

HAMPDEN — The Maine Savings Foundation is proud to announce the first five recipients of its Beyond Banking Grant Program, awarding $5,000 each to Maine nonprofit organizations advancing health, wellness, education, culture and essential social services across the state.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff The state legislative tax committee will hear public comment Wednesday on a proposed amendment that could help some Mainers keep properties threatened by double-digit tax increases.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Basic & Advanced Training in Erosion & Sediment Control Practices course on Feb.

MILO — SAD 41 officials are starting preparations on the 2026-27 budget and the public is invited to provide feedback for next year’s finances.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month RSU 68 recognized 35 dedicated staff members for reaching milestones of 10, 15, 20 and 30 years of service.

Grade eight habits of work honors: Elijah Garland, Aiden Hamilton, Ava Kimball, Bentley Roderick, Addyson Thompson, Karter Vega; high honors: Peyton Hill, Cierra Canfield, Cameron Cobb, Sophie Denty, Blake Dodge, Makayla Holcomb, Kelsey Roy, Emma Spizuoco.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Throughout winter, when people are burning wood stoves, many households end up with piles of ashes, and most simply dump them in the woods or trash.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s most extravagant properties have attracted famous names such as John Travolta and Martha Stewart for decades.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Andre Cushing was reelected chair of the Penobscot County Commissioners with a 2-1 vote at the commissioners meeting on Jan.

By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the first week of the new legislative session, but the clock is already ticking on a bill that would allow Maine counties and municipalities to declare bankruptcy if they default on their debts — something that could happen within weeks in Washington County.

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