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Family begins memorial Gary ‘Gip’ Thomas Scholarship Fund

Ann Thomas and her family began the Gary “Gip” Thomas Scholarship Fund at Foxcroft Academy to honor her late husband.

Child bicyclist struck by vehicle in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A 12-year-old boy riding his bike in Dover-Foxcroft was struck by a motor vehicle Thursday night, June 29.

Fourth of July events around the region

The towns of Sebec, Dexter, Greenville, and Rockwood will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and leading up to Tuesday July 4.

Feasibility study will help determine Mayo Mill Dam future

DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than a decade and a half has passed since the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft has produced energy.

MaineCF scholarships awarded to emerging leaders

Six students attending college within the University of Maine System have received the Maine Community Foundation’s Chet Jordan Leadership Awards.

Northern Light Health board of directors elects new chair and vice chair at annual meeting

BREWER — John Ryan, Esq.

Bangor Savings Bank appoints new chief financial officer and treasurer

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor Savings Bank announced Michael O’Connor will assume the role of chief financial officer and treasurer when the company’s current CFO and certified public accountant, Kenneth Colpritt, retires later this fiscal year.

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

AUGUSTA — This holiday weekend, the Maine Warden Service will be actively patrolling Maine’s waterways, keeping Maine boaters safe, and enforcing Maine’s boating laws in order to raise awareness about operating under the influence during Operation Dry Water.

Lawmakers pass bill to limit Maine’s practice of keeping profits from home seizures

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Both chambers of the Legislature have approved a measure aimed at curtailing Maine’s practice of keeping excess proceeds from the sale of foreclosed homes in response to a U.

Maine’s first domestic violence program celebrating 50 years

Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is celebrating 50 years of advocating on behalf of people affected by domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

Summer is a big deal at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn Are you tired of paying for endless streaming channels? A la carte has become mucho dinero! Entertainment costs big bucks these days, so finding the best deals is essential.

Fire officials want Mainers to plan for the next big blaze

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of wildfires in Maine is on the rise, but it is not just Maine’s vast forests that are at risk, according to fire officials.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival tops 6,000 hungry attendees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Showers were in the forecast for the afternoon, but that didn’t stop 6,000 people from coming to Dover-Foxcroft to get their whoopie pies during the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 24.

Thomas College graduates

WATERVILLE — Thomas College hosted Class of 2023 graduates and their guests on Saturday, May 13 in the Alfond Athletic Center at Thomas College in Waterville.

John T. Gorman Foundation addresses urgent food insecurity needs in Maine

PORTLAND – The end of expanded food assistance benefits, coupled with rising food costs, has created an enormous challenge for Mainers trying to put food on the table.

Songwriters in the Round 2

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.

Maine still has the highest median age in the country

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine still has the oldest population in the nation.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine’s beloved Whoopie Pie Festival, which draws thousands to downtown Dover-Foxcroft each summer, will return Saturday, June 24.

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