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Former Dover-Foxcroft police chief pleads guilty to domestic violence charge

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The former police chief of the Dover-Foxcroft police force pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence on Thursday, July 7.

Availability of Maine defense lawyers reaches all-time low

By Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor The availability of criminal defense attorneys is at an all-time low in Maine for defendants who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.

Piscataquis jail is only in Maine without staff qualified to give out medications

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s sheriff plans to hire a person with medical training to distribute medications to jail inmates — a first for a department that has used corrections officers to perform the task until now.

New owners will transform historic Masonic Temple in Dover-Foxcroft into housing and retail

DOVER-FOXCROFT — New owners of the Masonic Temple Building in downtown Dover-Foxcroft plan to restore the more-than-century-old structure and convert it into business and housing space.

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society summer events

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society plans a busy summer.

Outdoor concert Thursday evening at Thompson Free Library with Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble and Friends

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble and Friends will present an outdoor concert of light music Thursday, July 7,at 6:30 p.

High gas prices forcing Mainers to change their outdoor plans this summer

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff With the recreation season in full swing, many Mainers and tourists are determined to do whatever it takes to enjoy the great outdoors.

Maine Audubon annual Loon Count set for July 16

FALMOUTH — Did you know that loon chicks can swim right away but need parental care for their first three months? That the shape of a loon’s forehead or length of its neck can change to indicate stress? And that Maine is fortunate to be home to the largest Common Loon population in the Northeast? For nearly four decades, Maine Audubon has been studying loon behavior and engaging volunteers across Maine in conservation efforts to bolster the loon population.

Theatre summer shorts traveling the region

For the second year the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts in Dover-Foxcroft has recruited a troop of talented high school students to perform around the region for the summer.

Penquis Valley Middle School student wins LakeSmart Poster Contest

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District serves as a resource hub for Maine Lake’s LakeSmart — a free program offered state-wide, which helps waterfront property owners protect the beloved lakes and ponds they live on.

Local rap album release party to promote suicide prevention

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We are excited to announce a rap album listening party at Central Hall Commons in to promote Suicide Prevention at 6:30 p.

Sebec dog competes at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Dancing dog, CH Heart Songs Sigtryggyr Gale of Foxwarren (Trick), competed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Tarrytown, New York on June 21.

Ahead of July 4th celebrations the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety reminds drivers buzzed driving is impaired driving

AUGUSTA – This Independence Day, law enforcement agencies in Maine will be working hard to reduce impaired driving.

Airbnb bookings in rural Maine surge to $95M in 2021

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff More tourists headed away from cities and into Maine’s less explored areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, bumping up host earnings to $13,000 on average in 2021, the online booking service said.

Maine Warden Service increasing boating patrols this holiday weekend for Operation Dry Water

The Department also encourages all boaters to always Clean, Drain and Dry their boat to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Northern Light Health Board of Directors re-elects chair, new vice chair

BREWER – Kathy Corey has been re-elected as the chair of the Northern Light Health Board of Directors for a third one-year term.

Young restaurateur to open cocktail and dessert lounge in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A 24-year-old restaurant owner who started his business during the COVID-19 pandemic is investing in Dover-Foxcroft with a second enterprise.

Municipal group will try to sell a majority stake in Hampden trash plant after it takes over

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The municipal group set to become the new owner of a shuttered Hampden trash plant wants to sell a majority stake in the facility once it takes over to fund its restart.

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