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PCSWCD offers ‘Fall Care for Young Fruit Trees’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting a “Fall Care for Young Fruit Trees” program on Saturday, Oct.

Northern Light Health, Morehouse School of Medicine partnering to bring diverse students to Maine

BREWER — In an effort to grow the provider base in our state’s more rural areas, Northern Light Health is partnering with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, introducing skilled physician assistant students to Maine.

Piscataquis jail HVAC upgrade to have slight price reduction

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A project to upgrade the HVAC system at the Piscataquis County Jail will have a slightly reduced rate.

Walgreens fined over closures at 2 Washington County pharmacies

By David Dahl and Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor Walgreens has been fined $10,500 by the state because two of its Washington County pharmacies closed without notification, as regulators continue cracking down on unreported closures and the chain begins to shutter other locations in Maine and around the nation.

A dog named Pua has captivated Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dog named Pua, missing since June, has captivated a small Piscataquis County town.

Rayfield named to St. Anselm dean’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — St.

Inspired by iconic wildlife, this Maine outdoorsman’s art career has taken off

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Hunter Law was feeling anxious.

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals, schools, and communities partner for breast cancer awareness

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are teaming up with local schools and others in the community to spread awareness and encourage mammograms in October to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

MaineCF announces rebrand, new logo

The Maine Community Foundation announces a new brand and logo that reflects the foundation’s future and mission to build a better Maine.

Innovative English class introduces Maine high school students to fly fishing

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff A brilliant blue sky reflected in the waters of a Piscataquis County lake, which was flanked by mountains with a hint of color from changing leaves.

Penobscot County corrections officer accused of soliciting sex from inmates

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former corrections officer used his position to receive oral sex from two women incarcerated at the Penobscot County Jail, according to court records.

Committee continues work to determine future of Mayo Mill Dam

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Under the auspices of a steering committee, a partners team is working to consider the various possibilities and everything tying into the Mayo Mill Dam downtown on the Piscataquis River.

Republican calls for scrutiny of DHHS after 8 guardianship deaths

By David Dahl, The Maine Monitor A Republican lawmaker said the state’s top social services agency “deserves all the scrutiny we can muster” in light of a Maine Monitor investigation that found eight people in public guardianship died under unusual circumstances.

GFWC/Miosac Club news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — GFWC/Miosac Club President Minnie McCormick hosted a wine and cheese party with 16 members and one guest present.

Ways to spend your autumn days at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn We project a lot onto October.

Penobscot County’s criminal case backlog is still one of the highest in Maine

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The backlog of criminal cases in Penobscot County is slowly easing after a spike caused by COVID-19 — but still remains among the highest in the state when compared with pre-pandemic numbers.

Fourth annual whoopie pie sale for charity in Sebec

SEBEC — Jimmy Mike Mauzy is turning 80 and once again his birthday is being celebrated with a whoopie pie sale and yard sale at the historic Sebec Reading Room, 665 Sebec Village Road in the village of Sebec, on Saturday, Sept.

Northern Light Health Centers announce local flu shot clinics

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Northern Light Health Centers in Corinth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Sangerville encourage adults to get vaccinated against the flu at one of their upcoming flu vaccination clinics.

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