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SAD 46 facing near $184,000 reduction in state subsidy

DEXTER — SAD 46 is looking at a $183,920 reduction in state subsidy for the 2026-27 budget, Superintendent Kevin Jordan said during a March 4 school board meeting at the Ridge View Community School.

Alden receives Foxcroft Academy’s MPA Principal’s Award

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Emma Alden, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has been selected to receive the 2026 MPA Principal’s Award.

First details of proposed Penobscot County Jail emerge in new site plans

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff A new Penobscot County Jail could hold nearly twice as many inmates as the existing building and provide space for medical and mental health services, early plans for the facility show.

University of Maine at Augusta president’s, dean’s lists

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2025 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list.

Penobscot County lost $5M in 2023, new audit shows

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County lost more than $5 million in 2023 due to underfunding, underbudgeting and mismanagement, a long-awaited audit showed.

Northern Light Health wears blue for colorectal cancer awareness

Colorectal cancer, one of the most common cancers, is highly curable if found early.

RSU 68 looking at near $250,000 budget increase

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on the 2026-27 budget, a spending plan that currently is up by $246,444 with a 4.

Maine Forest Collaborative hosts rural high school students at UMaine

ORONO – On Feb.

MaineCF’s Piscataquis County Committee welcomes two new members

Sarah Curtis of Dover-Foxcroft and Pam Goulette of Guilford have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Piscataquis County Committee.

Happy kids with dirty hands

Photo courtesy of Danielle BenderYOUNG GARDENERS — On Feb.

Charleston woman on bail for trafficking meth re-arrested for alleged possession

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman who was on bail for a drug trafficking charge was arrested again on Monday after she was allegedly caught with drugs.

Center Theatre announces partnership with The Faith Channel

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced that it will begin providing access to a catalogue of faith-based movies through a new partnership with The Faith Channel.

‘Crazy’ increase in beef prices squeeze Maine farmers

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Steph Beem bought her best cow, Dolly, for $15 in 2018.

SeDoMoCha recognizes student kindness, empathy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School hosted a special assembly on Feb.

Best wishes from Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn Wishes are more than a way to close an email, sign a card or make before we blow out birthday candles.

Greenville Consolidated School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, honors: Elijah Denham.

Dexter’s Winter Carnival week

Photo courtesy of Aubrey Ladd/Dexter Regional High SchoolTIGER ROYALTY — The Winter Carnival week at Dexter Regional High School concluded with the Class of 2026 winning the week’s events overall and earning the Tiger Cup.

Penquis Valley High School/Middle School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honor roll: Liam Atkinson, Vegas Carey, Sean Chenkin, Brooklyn Decker, Amara Driscoll, Alice Masina; honor roll: Connor Jay, Kaitlynn McMahon, Hunter Kelley, Gavin LaPointe, Marcus Legere, Caysie Moore, Aidan Murano, Wyatt Romero, Darreht Santos, Jareth Williams, Gage Yenchochic.

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