1 year ago Hometown Holidays at Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — Catch the holiday spirit at the Thompson Free Library from 9:30-11:30 a.
1 year ago Jeep rear-ends horse-drawn carriage in Exeter By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Thomaston man was arrested Thursday, Nov.
1 year ago Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will consider rolling back strict new rules requiring Mainers to disconnect fossil fuel-burning furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.
1 year ago Man accused of assaulting Waterville police officer arrested in Greenville By WGME A Maine man who allegedly assaulted an officer in Waterville and then drove off in a stolen vehicle has been arrested in Greenville.
1 year ago Some Maine prosecutors stop using a terrorizing law that’s likely unconstitutional By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine law that prohibits making certain types of threatening statements is likely unconstitutional following a U.
1 year ago Commissioners award bid for dispatch center relocation DOVER–FOXCROFT — After opting to table a decision on a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford, the Piscataquis County Commissioners opted to go with the low bid of three during a meeting on Nov.
1 year ago Holiday tree lightings support local healthcare and celebrate loved ones and caregivers Piscataquis County’s two hospitals will once again hold community holiday tree lightings to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers.
1 year ago Foxcroft Academy students’ Italian dinner to raise money for Madrid trip DOVER-FOXCROFT – Foxcroft Academy International Club students are holding an Italian dinner to raise money for a planned trip to Madrid, Spain, next April.
1 year ago Dover-Foxcroft police officer’s home destroyed in fire DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Bear Hill Road home belonging to a Dover-Foxcroft police officer and family was destroyed by a fire on Sunday, Nov.
1 year ago Major barrier to Atlantic salmon in West Branch of Pleasant River removed The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, in collaboration with longtime conservation partner the Appalachian Mountain Club, celebrated the removal of one of the final remaining fish passage barriers on the West Branch of the Pleasant River, allowing species like the federally endangered Atlantic salmon and brook trout to swim freely upstream to spawn once again.
1 year ago Maine Credit Unions launch Meals for Mainers fundraiser during the holiday season To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.
1 year ago Piscataquis County hospitals and healthcare professionals recognized as Maine Rural Healthcare Community Stars AUGUSTA — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital and Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, CPHQ, a healthcare leader from Northern Light Mayo Hospital were among a handful of organizations and individuals honored as Rural Healthcare Community Stars at a National Rural Health Day ceremony at the State House on Nov.
1 year ago PCHS inducts 10 into National Honor Society Photo courtesy of PCHS PCHS NHS INDUCTEES — The Piscataquis Community High School 2023 National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Oct.
1 year ago US News & World Report ranks PCES 30th among Maine schools GUILFORD — Among 219 Maine elementary institutions, Piscataquis Community Elementary School has been ranked 30th by US News & World Report.
1 year ago PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.
1 year ago Three Rivers Kiwanis craft fair Nov. 25 MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a craft from 9 a.
1 year ago Special town meeting for Greenville housing district set for Dec. 6 GREENVILLE — A special town meeting concerning a proposed multigenerational housing district on Spruce Street will be held at 6 p.
1 year ago Unitarian Church to honor Penobscot culture SANGERVILLE — Please join the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville & Dover-Foxcroft on Sunday, Nov.