By Christopher Burns and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A gross 2026-27 municipal budget for town operations totaling $8,324,427 was approved during the Dover-Foxcroft annual town meeting on Saturday morning, April 25.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met April 22.

The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles launched its new mobile branch, a portable unit that can deploy in towns without direct BMV services and to underserved communities.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.

DOVER-FOXCROFT —  The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft held its 52nd annual Piscataquis River Race on the morning of Saturday, April 25 with paddlers traveling approximately 9.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced a special Mother’s Day Photo Shoot fundraiser from 11 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft’s Bike Rodeo returns on Saturday, May 2 in the parking lot by Kiwanis Park/Piscataquis Area Community Center at 48 Park St.

The Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine has several events scheduled prior to the primary on Tuesday, June 9.

HALLOWELL – As warmer weather brings a surge in outdoor projects across the state, the Maine Public Utilities Commission is reminding homeowners, contractors and anyone planning to use a mechanical device to dig that they are required by law to call 811, Maine’s “Call Before You Dig” number, at least three business days before beginning any excavation.

Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Community College’s collaborative efforts are making it easier for residents of rural areas to obtain their nursing degree closer to home thanks to a grant from the Rural Maine Simulation Education Training project.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Land Use Planning Commission has begun work on updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Secretary of State Shenna Bellows argued that a referendum aiming to ban transgender girls from girls’ school sports has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, but the margin is tight with more challenges pending.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than 19,000 people in Maine are sexually assaulted each year, and one in five Mainers will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 52nd annual Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis River Race is set for the morning of Saturday, April 25 from Guilford to Dover-Foxcroft.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Recently the Piscataquis County Democrats sponsored “Together in Community, United in Song” at the Commons in Dover-Foxcroft.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — New restrictions on high-priced moose hunts are moving forward despite a bitter clash between guides and an unexpected fight in the Maine Legislature.