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Dr. Evans introduces legislation to improve health coverage enrollment process

AUGUSTA – Rep.

Tips for growing hot peppers in cold climates

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Hot peppers are a fun, spicy addition to any garden.

SAD 41 officials looking at $10M 2022 budget

MILO — Work continues on the development of an SAD 41 budget for 2021-22.

Graves passes the keys

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes OWNERSHIP TRANSFER — After four failed attempts to retire, Bill Graves of Brownville is going to make a fifth try.

Martell named 2021 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year

Teachers from all 16 of Maine’s counties were honored as the respective 2021 County Teachers May 12 in a virtual announcement that was broadcast live on the Maine Department of Education’s YouTube page.

EMDC welcomes new senior accountant

Eastern Maine Development Corporation welcomes new Senior Accountant Lisandro Jimenez.

Dexter Age-Friendly Committee develops elevated raised garden beds, technology for seniors and art

By Beth Ranagan During this past year through the pandemic, the Dexter Age-Friendly Committee has developed and instituted some meaningful projects for older people in the community.

RSU 68 directors approve near $12M budget

Subhead: District budget meeting set for May 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year totaling $11,999,662 during a May 11 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

Dexter Regional High School April Students of the Month

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

All Maine school nurses named 2020-21 School Nurses of the Year

Since 1972, National School Nurses Day has been set aside to celebrate this unique and specialized division of nursing.

Vaccination clinic volunteers thanked

DOVER-FOXCROFT — About 6,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were administered at Northern Light Health’s clinic at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena from mid-March to early May.

Two Maine banks have been named to Forbes top 10 list of US banks

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor Savings Bank and Camden National Bank have both been named to Forbes annual list of the top 10 banks in America.

Penquis receives child development grant from Maine Community Foundation

Penquis recently received $10,000 from the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to purchase supplies necessary for providing care and education to young children and support services to Maine families.

Warrant signed for June 8 Dover-Foxcroft referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Residents of Dover-Foxcroft will be completing the two-part process to approve a 2021-22 municipal budget when they head to the polls for a referendum vote on Tuesday, June 8.

NAMI Maine provides online mental health support

HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, continues to provide online mental health support through ongoing support groups and occasional education programs.

Theatre holding auditions for summer shows

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft and Slightly Off-Center Players Community Theater Group announced that they are holding auditions for two summer productions on May 22-23.

Longtime BDN journalist named outdoors editor

By Sarah Walker Caron, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News has a new outdoors editor, and it’s a familiar face.

D-F Candidate Night Monday, May 17

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In anticipation of the June 8 municipal election, the Piscataquis Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine is sponsoring a nonpartisan Candidate Night in Dover-Foxcroft from 6:30-8 p.

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