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SeDoMoCha School honors its foster grandparents

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.

Stuck on the roof to support drama camps

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

Number of kids in poverty dropped in 2021, Maine Children’s Alliance finds

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.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center helps those dealing with food insecurity

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.

Maine home sales fell again in March as inventory remains low

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales remained lower than a year ago as buyers continued to face increasing mortgage rates and a low for-sale inventory.

Maine Warden Service annual honors

WINSLOW – Game Warden Pilot Jeff Spencer of Eagle Lake was honored as the Maine Game Warden of the Year by his peers at the annual awards banquet at the Winslow VFW Hall on April 21.

Universal masking is no longer required at Northern Light Health facilities

In what may be the most visible indicator of how far we have come in the response and management of COVID-19, Northern Light Health is ending the universal masking policy statewide.

Northern Light Health signs Health Sector Pledge to reduce emissions

Northern Light Health is committed to being a sustainable organization that aims to reduce our contribution to climate change.

2 Piscataquis corrections officers recognized for saving inmate’s life

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two corrections officers at the Piscataquis County Jail received recognition Tuesday for saving the life of an inmate who had overdosed on opioids.

Piscataquis County to use COVID-19 relief aid on jail HVAC upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners decided Tuesday to shift millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief money from an emergency radio overhaul to HVAC system upgrades at the jail.

Maine schools face tough choices as they brace for end of federal COVID money

Maine’s public school districts facing the end of federal COVID-19 relief aid are trying to keep positions that helped students through tough pandemic times.

You can win $3K to start a business in Monson with just a song

MONSON — A Monson organization wants to give $12,000 to creative entrepreneurs or small business owners planning to grow their operations in and around the rural town for its first-ever business pitch competition.

Monson Collaborative helps build economic vitality in the area

MONSON — The Monson Collaborative, whose mission is to support the infrastructure and development of new and existing businesses in Monson, recently donated $1,000 to the Narrow Gauge Riders Snowmobile Club.

Partners for Peace gathering 50 stories of domestic violence

In honor of their 50-year history, Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is collecting 50 stories from people affected by domestic abuse to be highlighted in October.

RSU 68 working on $13.3M budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Officials in RSU 68 are working on a 2023-24 budget that currently totals nearly $13.

Piscataquis County may suddenly shift millions in federal aid to jail HVAC upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With about $2.

Wyman honored as Trade Pro of the Year

ANNANDALE, Minnesota — Malco Products, SBC, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the building trades, announced the winners of its first-ever Building Exterior Trade-Pro of the Year Award program.

SeDoMoCha recognizes Students in the Spotlight

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recognized the March Students in the Spotlight at a recent assembly.

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