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Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association is officially dissolved

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — After 42 years, the Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association has officially dissolved.

A New York circus is coming to Dover-Foxcroft this summer

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A New York-based circus will return to Maine in June for the first time in more than a decade.

Bears are up a little early. Here’s how to avoid conflicts.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s a little bit early, but one of Maine’s most iconic animals is awake and on the hunt for food.

CMP warns of ongoing scams

AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power is reminding customers to be aware and informed about potential scammers, and to never give personal information to callers or individuals they cannot authenticate as CMP representatives.

MaineCF scholarship available to aspiring engineers

High school seniors pursuing degrees in engineering may be eligible for the K.

Dexter Regional High School March Students of the Month

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

Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race returns May 11

Get your canoes and kayaks ready! The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race will be Saturday, May 11.

Stock your private pond through the PCSWCD trout sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Private ponds that are stocked with trout provide multiple benefits for landowners and their families.

Only 20 percent of drivers use free distracted driving tools

If there was a way to improve your chances of staying safe on the road, would you use it? It appears most of us do not.

Dexter council approves commercial solar array moratorium

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a moratorium on commercial solar arrays, which will be in effect for 180 days starting on May 11, during an April 11 meeting.

PCHS honor parts

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2024.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Dover-Foxcroft looking at increased share of RSU 68 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.

Photos and videos Mainers captured during the total solar eclipse

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff April 8’s celestial event is one that will linger in most people’s minds for a while to come.

Warrant signed for April 27 D-F annual town meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT — At 9 a.

SAD 4 board approves near $9.3M 2024-25 budget

GUILFORD — The SAD 4 School Board, via a vote of 12-4, approved a proposed $9,271,138 budget for the 2024-25 academic year during a meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at Piscataquis Community Elementary School.

Maine extends state filing deadline for FEMA-identified counties impacted by January storms

AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services announced today that Maine Revenue Services, a bureau of DAFS, will extend the deadline to file Maine state taxes for eight counties impacted by severe January storms, matching the recent Internal Revenue Service federal tax extension deadline for Maine taxpayers until July 15.

Woman airlifted to Bangor hospital after collision with logging truck

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff LONG POND TOWNSHIP — A woman was airlifted to a Bangor hospital on Tuesday morning, April 9 after she collided with a logging truck near Jackman.

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