By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Republican Austin Theriault has a narrow lead on Democratic U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building has been proceeding and is nearing completion.

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Investigations into the Oxford County sheriff over the last year drew public attention to how he traded guns from the evidence room to a local gun store without seeking permission from the original gun owners, keeping financial records of the deal or telling officials responsible for finances about it.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Reaching the home stretch of a 2nd Congressional District race viewed as a toss up, both U.

MILO — On Saturday, Sept.

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PARKMAN — Somerset and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are teaming up to bring a pond construction and management workshop to this area.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, themainehighlands.

Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and honors a Cooperator (land manager) in Piscataquis County who has implemented exceptional conservation practices.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The National Rifle Association endorsed state Rep.

September is National Self-Improvement Month, and your wireless device can be a powerful tool in your journey to better health, finances, and personal growth.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — While the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church was getting an uplift on the outside, 10 members and two interested retirees enjoyed a “Chair Yoga” session with  yoga instructor Becky Rollins on Tuesday, Aug.

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MILO — Much of the work done by SAD 41 Board of Directors’ finance and capital improvement committees overlaps, such as looking into budgeting projects at district schools.

Live and Work in Maine, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, is excited to announce a special blend of appreciation for public school educators across the state.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — He will present more information at the next meeting of the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept.

MILO — The League of Women Voters of Maine will host a nonpartisan “Meet the Candidates Forum” for declared candidates for Maine House District 31 at the Milo Town Hall Dining Room from 10 a.

By Jules Walkup, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is entering another school year with teacher and staff shortages, and they may be getting worse in some ways.