By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public The Bureau of General Services has upheld the decision to award transportation contracts for Medicaid patients to an out-of-state company.

Eight members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association recently met at the home of member Rheba Michaud in Dover-Foxcroft.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Finding the hotspots for fishing in your area is pretty simple right now, according to a state fisheries biologist.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The annual GFWC Miosac Club Art Show was held on April 11 at Foxcroft Academy in Martha Ladd’s art room.

DEXTER – Cally Lynn Gudroe of Dexter, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently improved access to potentially lifesaving mammography screening closer to home by launching a  new mobile mammography service.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A Hancock County man who lost his roughly $40,000 property over not paying $2,600 in taxes has filed a lawsuit against his former town in a class action case that may put more Maine towns on notice even after lawmakers changed foreclosure rules last year.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff One in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the April 8 total solar eclipse.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2024 Cally Gudroe and Salutatorian William Spratt.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Browntail moth caterpillars are emerging from their nests this week.

MILO — A meeting between three of Milo’s elected officials last month that appeared to violate Maine’s public access law has led a group of residents to initiate a process to remove the former chairperson from the Select Board.

ORONO — With its abundant natural resources, Maine’s K-12 schools have long embraced outdoor education and place-based learning.

On Saturday, April 27, Northern Light Health asks those in our community to join in the national effort to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient manner while also reducing the risk of medications getting into the wrong hands and causing harm or potential substance abuse.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Counseling Services will host a junior parent evening on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC Miosac Club held its latest meeting on April 16, with President Minnie McCormick presiding.

Photo courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension PUBLIC SPEAKERS — Three youths represented Piscataquis County at the Maine 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament on April 6 at the University of Maine.

Adriana Sibert has been safely located.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After a 31-month slide, Maine has seen home sales increase for two straight months.