DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a serious responsibility, but with the right training, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Ali Simonds of Belfast is on a mission to swim at least a mile in a different Maine lake every day in August.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft will collect nearly $55,900 after the select board approved bids on tax-acquired properties at a meeting Monday.

GUILFORD – Organizers have released the final schedule for this year’s Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday, July 30 with events at and around the downtown athletic fields on the banks of the river.

The Maine Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club invites visitors from the local area and beyond to join in a fun-filled event at Little Lyford Lodge on Saturday, Aug.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff There are few surprising or notable endorsements in general elections these days.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PARKMAN BICENTENNIAL PARADE – Parkman celebrated its Bicentennial on Saturday, including a late morning parade starting from across the town office on Route 150 to the B & K Storage field on the North Dexter Road.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A sweeping new program that aims to freeze property taxes for Maine seniors faces big questions from the local officials who will have to implement it about two weeks before it takes effect.

By Kim Brawn “The loons! The loons! They’re welcoming us back,” Katharine Hepburn exclaims, in the opening scene of “On Golden Pond.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – Pine Tree Hospice recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Days Committee planned for a year, and couldn’t have been happier with the results of the three days of activities (Friday to Sunday, July 22-24).

SANGERVILLE — It’s time for everyone’s favorite ice cream sundae of the summer! On Sunday,  Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT –- Edwards Brothers Supermarket in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce its participation in Bakes for Breast Cancer’s signature event — Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine — returning for its second year, which helps raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Former Gov.

By Lindsay Putnam, Bangor Daily News Staff If you’ve ever been hiking on a hot summer day and wanted to jump in the water to cool off, we have great news.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dover-Foxcroft man accused of assaulting a local day care’s owner and an employee and fleeing with his two children was convicted of assault during a trial this week, according to the Piscataquis County District Attorney’s Office.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A lack of entry-level workers and high energy costs led the list of priorities business leaders recommended for the next governor in a report released July 21, reflecting key issues in the pandemic economy.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Scientifically they are known as hematophagous, though most people more commonly refer to them as blood suckers.