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Penquis receives $250,000 Housing for Everyone Grant from TD Charitable Foundation

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Prepared to care: SAFE support for sexual assault and violence survivors

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 Kiwanis’ annual Piscataquis River Race set for Saturday

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.

County Democrats event benefits families in need

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

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

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.

Dr. Peterson to retire as Millinocket hospital CEO

MILLINOCKET — Millinocket Regional Hospital announced that Chief Executive Officer Dr.

Makowski, Griffith among 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students at UMaine

ORONO — Twelve undergraduates have been named 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine, including Jasper Makowski of Dover-Foxcroft and Ruth Griffith of Parkman.

Northern Light Health’s outlook upgraded from negative to stable by Standard & Poor’s

BREWER — Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings revised its outlook from negative to stable and affirmed its ‘BB-‘ long-term rating for bonds issued by Northern Light Health.

Maine’s jails will get more state funding for the first time in years

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties will get more money for jails in 2027 after years of asking the state to increase funding.

Dover-Foxcroft to vote on $2.5M bond for Lincoln Street bridge

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When residents attend the annual town meeting at 9 a.

Lawmakers kick trans athlete referendum to Maine voters to decide in November

By CBS 13 The debate over transgender student athletes in school sports is once again in the spotlight in Augusta, and soon, it will be up to Maine voters to decide.

Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Along with $300 relief checks, a millionaire tax and free community college gaining permanent status, the state budget signed by Gov.

Red Cross encourages planning for emergencies during Pet First Aid Awareness Month

PORTLAND — Pets are family, and they need emergency plans too.

Penquis hosts Project Play for Child Abuse Prevention Month

DOVER-FOXCROFT — April is National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and support efforts that strengthen families and build safer, healthier communities.

Bangor Savings Bank appoints Kohler, Stebbins to board of directors

BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank has appointed Liz Kohler and John Stebbins to its board of directors, strengthening the Bank’s governance and adding expertise in cross‑sector leadership, workforce development and regional economic growth.

Spring brings higher wildfire risk in Maine

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite the seasonal return of rain, April and May in Maine often come with an elevated risk of wildfires, according to the Maine Forest Service, who issued a warning on April 10.

RSU 68 looking at $15 million-plus budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials have been working on the 2026-27 budget and the proposed spending plan for the next year totals $15,247,396.

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

By Daniel O’Connor Conservatives are rushing to critique the state’s wording of a ballot question that could ban transgender public school students from sports teams and private spaces that align with their gender identities.

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