DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis Regional Food Center announces a new funding initiative in response to a 200 percent rise in program registration in the first year.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the winter 2024 dean’s list — the winter terms run from January to May — for attaining a grade point average of 3.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners approved a $175,000 increase to the 2024-25 Unorganized Territory budget during a meeting on Tuesday, June 4.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library The text we were hoping for arrived at 12:46 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital recognized 69 employees for achieving 940 years of collective service at a service award ceremony held during National Hospital Week.

DEXTER — Thirteen members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association and one guest met at the FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter for their monthly meeting on May 28.

By Elizabeth Walztoni Plant sale and swap season is in full swing, and this year there are some new considerations to keep in mind while shopping.

SEBEC — After several years of operating a food truck, Jason and Allison McCormick have a permanent business home at the Sebec Country Store and Mainely Pastures Diner.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Five students were presented with Horizon Scholarships by Tom Lizotte of the Board of Trustees at Foxcroft Academy on May 15.

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington celebrated the success and accomplishments of the members of the Class of 2024 with a gala commencement ceremony in Farmington.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — An 11-year-old girl was airlifted to a Bangor hospital on May 30 after an ATV crash.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the winter 2024 president’s list — January to May –  for attaining a grade point average of 3.

Photos courtesy of Friends of Community Fitness FISHING TRIP — Piscataquis Community Elementary School fourth-graders had the opportunity to go on a fishing trip to Kiwanis Park in Dover-Foxcroft on May 23.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those coming onto the western end of Lincoln Street from North Street via vehicle or on foot may not realize the road includes a bridge going over a small brook emptying into the nearby Piscataquis River.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Voters attending the annual RSU 68 district budget meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at the SeDoMoCha School approved a proposed 2024-25 budget totaling $14,238,768.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff It used to be easy to find a camp in rural Maine.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three weeks before residents head to the polls on Tuesday, June 11, Dover-Foxcroft citizens had the opportunity to learn more about the referendum ballot questions during a May 20 public hearing.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a Whoopie Pie Skate Party at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena.