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Makowski finishes second in UMFK writing competition

FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce the launch and printing of ENG 100 and Rural U Writing Project “Composition Series: LIFE Review, Volume Two.

Dirigo Reads to add more than 1,000 students next year

BANGOR – Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year by 2025, is announcing the addition of 36 schools that will participate in the program during the next school year.

Dover-Foxcroft Meet the Candidates event

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Highlands Regional Chapter of the Maine League of Women Voters will sponsor a non-partisan Meet the Candidates event from 9 a.

Opioid treatment center proposed for Dover-Foxcroft won’t be on Main Street

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposal for an opioid addiction treatment office in downtown Dover-Foxcroft is on pause because the applicant may be considering a new location.

Newport residents worried black dust from defunct railroad is harmful

NEWPORT — Camp owners and residents are concerned that a dark dust stirred up by recreational vehicles on a nearby multiuse trail and settling on their properties and Sebasticook Lake could be harmful to their health.

5 candidates seeking 2 seats on Dover-Foxcroft Select Board

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Dover-Foxcroft voters head to the polls on Tuesday, June 14, they’ll choose two of five candidates to fill vacancies on the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches $100,000 challenge

Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites.

Penquis Youth Hockey Association awarded $5,000 grant from Maine Community Foundation

DOVER-FOXCROFT – There is no down time for a small youth sports organization trying to build itself during a global pandemic.

$12.8M RSU 68 budget finalized for referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A $12,817,099 RSU 68 budget for the 2022-23 academic year was approved on Tuesday, May 31, during the annual district budget meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

Memorial Day observed in Dover-Foxcroft and Monson

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL DAY IN DOVER-FOXCROFT – Participants in the annual Memorial Day parade in Dover-Foxcroft march from the fire station down East Main Street to the Piscataquis River bridge for a wreath ceremony, which was followed by a presentation at Monument Square.

RSU 68 strategic plan meeting June 8

DOVER-FOXCROFT – RSU 68 extends an invitation to all community members, including students, parents, residents, business leaders, and town selectpersons, to share your thoughts and ideas into the building of our 5-year strategic plan.

Information session to explore nursing education opportunities close to home

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Frequent travel to Bangor for class can be a barrier to earning a nursing degree.

Thompson Free Library is your go-to summer hub!

By Kim Brawn We’ve arrived at June.

Tradewinds to replace mainstay convenience store in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The founder of Tradewinds Markets plans to demolish and rebuild a convenience store and gas station in Dover-Foxcroft as the new owner of the property.

GFWC Miosac Club celebrates 86th birthday, installs new officers

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Fifteen Miosac Club members gathered May 17 at the Bear’s Den for an 86th club birthday party.

Pine Tree Hospice bottle drive

DOVER-FOXCROFT — From June 1-6 Pine Tree Hospice will hold its second bottle drive.

Memorial Day observance for Dover-Foxcroft

Observer file photo/Stuart HedstromCOLOR GUARD — The stars and stripes of the U.

Dover-Foxcroft halts marijuana ordinance to revisit language that causes issues for locals

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board agreed Monday to place a temporary pause on a new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance after realizing its unintended consequences could hurt local families.

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