SANGERVILLE — After five years of discussions, planning, assessments, fundraising and grant writing, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft has begun the restoration of its bell tower.

The Piscataquis Observer’s Stuart Hedstrom picked up a pair of honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2020 MPA Better Newspaper Contest on Oct.

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has long been a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who in winter have gone downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers have been so deluged with confusing absentee ballot request forms during the 2020 campaign season that the state’s top election official is considering putting forward legislation to ban them for third-party groups.

Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty.

By Pat Hinkley, Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft president Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 17), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Janet Mills announced on Wednesday a new initiative that would bring millions in grant money to Maine communities.

AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov.

Maine’s Congressional Delegation and Gov.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is again coordinating the SAD 4 Santa Project with a few changes this year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Andrew Marston, a member of Troop 61 in Dover-Foxcroft, was formally recognized for reaching the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America with his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct.

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff When Dannel Malloy accepted the job last year as chancellor of the University of Maine System, one of the first people he met with was Greg Powell, head of Maine’s largest philanthropic institution, the Harold Alfond Foundation.

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine has begun to distribute more than $100 million in grants to 2,300 small businesses and nonprofits through a new program aiming to provide relief for those disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.

Let’s Go! has awarded several local early childhood education centers with the award of Gold, Silver or Bronze for their commitment to improving children’s health.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff When used properly and safely, firewood is an excellent renewable source for heat.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In large part due to continuing a tradition of integrity in sales and service, as well as being part of the community under new ownership, Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year.

PITTSFIELD — The Piscataquis County company that’s one of the world’s two largest makers of COVID-19 testing swabs said Monday, Oct.

The  Maine Association of REALTORS has endorsed Rep.