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Local clubwomen attend GFWC Maine Spring Convention

Six women from the GFWC Miosac Club of Dover-Foxcroft attended the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Spring Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor on May 11-12.

JD Foundation’s annual walk for suicide prevention set for June 3

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The JD Foundation will hold its seventh annual Walk/Run to Wake the Silence on the morning of Saturday, June 3.

Whitney’s Variety grand opening/ribbon cutting

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Jan.

GFWC MIOSAC Club art show winners

The GFWC MIOSAC Club presented its annual high school art show on April 28 at Foxcroft Academy in the art classroom.

‘Dover-Foxcroft Meet the Candidates Forum’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In anticipation of the June Dover-Foxcroft municipal elections, the Highlands Regional Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine is hosting a nonpartisan “Meet the Candidates Forum” in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.

Charleston man faces up to 20 years for role in multi-county drug trafficking scheme

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A Charleston man could serve up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding a drug trafficking operation in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.

Maine hospital system has nearly solved its EMT shortage

A program that launched in October 2021 has mostly reversed a major Maine hospital system’s shortage of emergency medical technicians after staffing dropped 30 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RSU 68 directors approve $13.4M budget

District meeting set for May 30 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The RSU 68 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $13,383,764 during a May 9 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

County Democrats gather for annual spring event and learn about consumer-owned power

EAST SANGERVILLE — A large crowd was in attendance for the annual Spring Brunch Sunday hosted by the Piscataquis County Democrats on May 7.

D-F officials revise accident billing rate schedule

DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than seven years ago the town of Dover-Foxcroft adopted an ordinance enabling the municipality to charge fees to non-residents and non-property owners involved in accidents which require certain specified responses by the fire and police departments.

GFWC Miosac Club plants pinwheels to prevent child abuse

Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION — The GFWC Miosac Club planted pinwheels on April 18 at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church.

UMaine School of Forest Resources named PCSWCD Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year

Think back on an experience you had with an educator who took the time to connect you to opportunities outside of the classroom and to your local community.

Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints O’Connor as interim president

AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor to be interim president of the organization effective July 1.

UMF graduates

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated the Class of 2023 on May 6 at a gala Commencement ceremony.

Northern Light is offering sign-on bonuses up to $15K amid labor shortage

Northern Light Health hospitals around the state are offering $3,000 to $15,000 sign-on bonuses to registered nurses in an effort to address Maine’s health care worker shortage.

Rain forces Maine to close all ATV trails through Memorial Day

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff This spring, folks who enjoy journeying through the Maine woods on all-terrain vehicles will have to wait a bit longer.

County extends internet rebate program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County residents lacking internet can still have some financial assistance in connecting.

SeDoMoCha School’s April Students in the Spotlight

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The SeDoMoCha School of Dover-Foxcroft held its April Students in the Spotlight award presentation on April 27, as educators selected students based on accountability.

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