2 years ago JD Foundation’s annual walk for suicide prevention set for June 3 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The JD Foundation will hold its seventh annual Walk/Run to Wake the Silence on the morning of Saturday, June 3.
2 years ago GFWC MIOSAC Club art show winners The GFWC MIOSAC Club presented its annual high school art show on April 28 at Foxcroft Academy in the art classroom.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School crowns Prom Court Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School DEXTER ROYALTY — The Dexter Regional High School Prom was held on May 13 at Grace on the Lake in Harmony, the theme was Starry Night.
2 years ago Sen. Guerin presents Legislative Sentiment to Shirley Selectman Beckwith Photo courtesy of Senate Republican Office SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD — On May 3 Sen.
2 years ago Sheriff: Penobscot County needs a new jail to address problems By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Staff addressing concerns outlined in report on Penobscot jail culture Penobscot County Jail staff are addressing recommendations outlined in a report on the culture inside the facility while commissioners continue to pursue construction of a modern correctional facility they say would better address inmates’ mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses.
2 years ago Charleston man faces up to 20 years for role in multi-county drug trafficking scheme By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A Charleston man could serve up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding a drug trafficking operation in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.
2 years ago McLaughlin named 2023 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year AUGUSTA — Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2023 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol during Teacher Appreciation Week on May 11.
2 years ago Two Maine companies teaming up on new baseball bat copying machine By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff PORTLAND — When Sea Dogs shortstop Christian Koss and catcher Mickey Gasper, of the rival Somerset Patriots, faced off against each other May 10 at Hadlock Field, both swung Maine-made Dove Tail bats crafted in Shirley.
2 years ago Maine hospital system has nearly solved its EMT shortage A program that launched in October 2021 has mostly reversed a major Maine hospital system’s shortage of emergency medical technicians after staffing dropped 30 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago RSU 68 directors approve $13.4M budget District meeting set for May 30 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The RSU 68 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $13,383,764 during a May 9 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.
2 years ago Blanket blessing Photo courtesy of Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry BLANKET MINISTRY — Carrie Deitz of Dover Foxcroft recently visited the Caribou Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry.
2 years ago County Democrats gather for annual spring event and learn about consumer-owned power EAST SANGERVILLE — A large crowd was in attendance for the annual Spring Brunch Sunday hosted by the Piscataquis County Democrats on May 7.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School April Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS 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.
2 years ago Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced several priest assignments, effective on Wednesday, July 5.
2 years ago Work to remove derailed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City freight train continues The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission announced that work is continuing at the site of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train derailment in Sandwich Academy Grant Township in Somerset County.
2 years ago SAD 41 superintendent will be retiring LAGRANGE — After nearly 14 years on the job as SAD 41 superintendent, Michael Wright will be retiring at the end of the current academic year.
2 years ago UMaine School of Forest Resources named PCSWCD Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year Think back on an experience you had with an educator who took the time to connect you to opportunities outside of the classroom and to your local community.