By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff They call it “Squirrelzilla.

Residents of the four RSU 68 communities — Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec — approved a referendum on Dec.

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council recognized Rep.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A formal decision will be made after the bid process, but the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office may be equipping patrol vehicles with computers to enable tickets to be written electronically and for deputies to check information on site.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A man who allegedly threatened his recently deceased son’s significant other with a firearm was found dead in his son’s residence following a six-hour standoff with police on Friday.

BANGOR – As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being of the communities it serves, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $470,000 to Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofit organizations; $247,500 will be granted this year, while another $222,500 will be distributed in the form of multi-year grants.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Shortly after Santa and Mrs.

MONSON – Veteran arts administrator Chantal Harris has been hired to be the new director of Monson Arts.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – To coincide with Dover-Foxcroft Hometown Holidays,  the Piscataquis County Democrats gave out hot cocoa and cookies at their North Street office from 3-6 p.

By Jessica Piper and Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Republicans will look to repeal recent Democratic abortion-rights expansions if they return to power in Augusta after the 2022 midterms, particularly if the U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – A standoff between police and a barricaded subject in Dover-Foxcroft has ended, said Shannon Moss, a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety.

GARLAND – A two-story house in Garland was left destroyed after a fire ripped through the wooden structure Thursday night.

Christmas season is already in full swing — especially at Maine tree farms.

DEXTER — In large part to reward faculty and staff for all their efforts for students and families during the pandemic, SAD 46 will start its holiday break several days earlier than originally scheduled.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Mountain View Correctional Facility’s Correctional Trades Supervisor Corey Hill and his work crew have been working diligently through the pandemic to construct the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Outdoor Educaiton Classroom at their public land, the Law Farm.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscatquis County’s 2022 budget and 2022-23 unorganized territory budget are likely to increase by 5.

CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony was held on Nov.