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Relocating Piscataquis County’s police and fire dispatch will cost thousands more than expected

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A project to relocate Piscataquis County’s police and fire dispatch center will mean repair work on a portion of the building’s exterior that will cost several thousand dollars extra, county commissioners were told Tuesday.

Foxcroft Academy pivoting to remote classes Wednesday after receiving threat

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy will hold classes remotely on Wednesday after receiving threatening comments, officials said on Tuesday.

Monson Arts community programs for the summer

MONSON – Monson Arts will be offering a new series of community programs for area residents.

Foxcroft Academy: 2 teens accused of sexually assaulting Foxcroft Academy classmate are not attending on campus

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The two Foxcroft Academy students accused of sexually assaulting a classmate in February are not attending classes on campus, even though a judge’s order would allow it, according to a school official.

Foxcroft Academy third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Alan Abolnik Ribe, Jasmine Baravaglio Alves, Filip Brkic, Grace R.

EMDC names community resilience specialist

BANGOR – Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to name Dr.

SeDoMoCha Middle School term 2 honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Alexis Burdin, Gary Chan, Addie Day, Adriana Guthrie, Hayden Hanson, Kayla Lamour, and Natalie Stutzman; honors: Aidan Bryant, Kaelin Clark, Noa Clark, Julia Goldsmith, Phillip Holler, Henry Holman, Kaeliegh Jay, Karah Jones, Sylas Lockwood, Lillian Makowski, Lennon McAfee, Emma McGary, Lucas Sands, and Landon Smith.

RSU 68 directors approve $12.8M budget

District meeting set for May 31 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 school board formally approved a budget of $12,817,099 for the 2022-23 academic year, during a meeting held May 10 at the SeDoMoCha School.

Emery family makes memorial donation to PCSWCD’s Teen Wilderness Expedition program

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is celebrating our eighth year of offering Teen Wilderness Expedition — a program designed for youth ages 12-16 to experience the outdoors and deepen their connection to and understanding of natural resources through recreation and exploration.

Piscataquis residents haven’t had regular state services since 2007

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County residents haven’t had regular access to state services since 2007, when a health services office in Dover-Foxcroft shuttered.

Maine Woods Explorers is back

GREENVILLE – After a 2-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the return of Maine Woods Explorers.

Valley Grange to celebrate communities

GUILFORD – Valley Grange has considered May “Community Month” for a number of years.

County Democrats collect for local food cupboards, World Central Kitchen

MILO – The Piscataquis County Democrats’ mission this past year has been to feed those living with food insecurity.

Fed up with poor internet, rural Maine towns team up to tackle problem

Tired of dealing with poor internet connectivity, town officials and residents in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties formed their own coalition to bring broadband to their regions.

EMDC announces $600,000 WIOA youth contract in Northeastern Maine

BANGOR – Eastern Maine Development Corporation was awarded $600,000 to provide workforce development services to young people and businesses in Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington counties.

3 months after Piscataquis rejected broadband funding, official couldn’t communicate during earthquake

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When a minor earthquake shook Sebec more than a week ago, Piscataquis County’s Emergency Management Agency director couldn’t get online to notify and update residents because of the spotty internet where she lives.

Foxcroft Academy announces Rose Award recipients, honor parts

DOVER-FOXCROFT – On Tuesday Foxcroft Academy held a special ceremony to announce the Class of 2022 outstanding scholars at its annual Rose Award ceremony.

Piscataquis County’s new hire will play role internet and ski resort issues

The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council has hired a new executive director at a time when big decisions that will affect the county’s future are pending.

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