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

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.

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.

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

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.

DOVER FOXCROFT — Did you know that according to ONET (The Occupational Network), the annual median wage for a certified nursing assistant in Maine is $32,850 with a projected job growth of up 8 percent a year? The healthcare field was one of the top industries in 2020-21 and continues to grow.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, May 2 Foxcroft Academy held a special ceremony to announce the Class of 2023 outstanding scholars at its annual Rose Award ceremony.

The Maine Community Foundation announces the promotion of Laura Lee to vice president of community impact.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the April Students in the Spotlight celebration, SeDoMoCha School and the Penquis Foster Grandparent Program officials took the time to recognize the school’s three foster grandparents.

By Kim Brawn “Over time, people regret what they didn’t do more than what they did do,” writes Daniel Pink in his bestseller “The Power of Regret.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting the second annual “Dani on Deck Fundraiser.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A step was taken toward funding for a project to improve and redevelop vehicle and pedestrian traffic around Monument Square.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with Hayes Law Office, is excited to announce a free estate planning workshop at 3 p.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A report on child welfare released by the Maine Children’s Alliance on April 25 found that the number of Maine children living in poverty decreased in 2021, but remains an issue in rural areas.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month 440 households visit the Piscataquis Regional Food Center at 76 North Street, located in the former Agway building, to supplement their groceries.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a serious responsibility but can be a very rewarding experience if sitters receive the right training.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — President Minnie McCormick read a poem and then opened and called to order the April 18 meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Miosac Club of Dover-Foxcroft.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed budget totaling $6,859,775 for the 2023-24 fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting in the Morton Avenue Municipal Building Gymnasium on the morning of Saturday, April 22.