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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.