By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — Firefighters from several towns battled a house fire early Sunday morning, April 6 in Charleston.

Jasper Makowski of Dover-Foxcroft was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of Maine.

support efforts that strengthen families and build safer, healthier communities.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Snowmobile and ATV trails that were so devastated by the 500-year storms more than a year ago could be repaired with money from the $30 million bond voters approved in November.

AUGUSTA — Maine has room for growth when it comes to K-12 financial education.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are looking at a proposed $15,033,423 budget for the 2025-26 academic year, as presented by Superintendent Stacy Shorey during a meeting Tuesday at the SeDoMoCha School.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The cost to surrender a key license for the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River will be paid in one lump sum, pending voter approval, the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board ruled during a March 26 meeting.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft town manager search will continue after a candidate for the position withdrew her candidacy following a 3-3 vote by the select board on the appointment last week.

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

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolPERFECT ATTENDANCE — Seven SeDoMoCha School students were recognized during an assembly for their perfect attendance during the month of March.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A woman who renovates and resells historic properties in the Dover-Foxcroft area has listed a converted 1800s-era barn and historic canoe shop for sale.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Democrats have put forward a proposal to no longer award the state’s Electoral College votes by congressional district if Republican-led Nebraska also switches to a winner-take-all system for presidential elections.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers love the outdoors for many reasons.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A Piscataquis County man previously convicted on sexual abuse charges has been found guilty of new charges.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the past nine months, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club has been actively engaged in raising money for various projects that the members are passionate about through several service initiatives.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Cameron Pratt, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has been selected to receive the 2025 MPA Principal’s Award.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft Interim Town Manager and Communications Director/Project Manager Alsina Brenenstuhl has been recognized as the 2025 “Friend of Dover-Foxcroft” honorary title recipient by the Friends of Dover-Foxcroft to salute her hard work and support of the group.

By Michael Shepherd and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will keep her job while running for governor in 2026, although she alluded to a plan to step back from certain duties after the campaign picks up next year.