DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice invites community members to attend upcoming installments of “Betcha Didn’t Know”, a free monthly speaker series held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.

By Emily G.

Maine faces an urgent challenge: growing its skilled workforce by tens of thousands of people over the next several years.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Donna Hathaway and the late James “Jim” Macomber, both of Dover-Foxcroft as the recipients of the 2026 Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award.

MONSON — Last June voters in the Dover-Foxcroft area school district approved a 2026-27 budget totaling nearly $15.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A pair of earthquakes rattled Maine late Sunday night, Oct.

WESTBROOK – Maine credit unions are once again asking for the public’s help this October to provide food for neighbors in need through the 7th Annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge.

BREWER – Starting at age 40, women can schedule a screening mammogram without a referral.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, has several events and opportunities for the community to get involved.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft anticipated to start in the spring of 2028, landowner access agreements will need to be in place.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft has temporarily banned data center applications and projects for 180 days.

ORONO – The Libra Foundation will invest $1.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Health has been awarded $4.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When I lived in California, I missed October in Maine the most — a colorful bubble shielding us from the darkening days and shivering temps to come.

The changing leaves are a sure sign that flu season is approaching.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Kym Baron is remembered as a caring mother and grandmother, a cherished friend and a valued colleague.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After years of planning, fundraising, problem-solving and persistence, Piscataquis Regional Food Center is preparing to open the doors to its long-awaited community kitchen and food lab.

MILLINOCKET – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Sen.