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Another Mainer has died and another 206 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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PCSWCD takes annual bird walk on the road

Register and join us for a morning bird walk on Saturday, May 7 as we explore springtime birds at the Nickerson Tree Farm in Greenville.

Penquis Valley students experience the power of positive choices

MILO — Penquis Valley High School students had the opportunity to put the pens, pencils, books and laptops away for a day and instead took part in a morning of health-related workshops and games in the afternoon.

$6.5M Dover-Foxcroft budget to be brought to April 23 town meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents will gather at 9 a.

Another Mainer has died and 291 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Commissioners said no to funding, but Piscataquis County will move ahead with broadband anyway

Piscataquis County will soon have a point person to organize community efforts and serve as a guide to municipalities on broadband expansion.

Lincoln Street demolition paused pending property sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Planned demolition for the structure at 72 Lincoln St.

Will’s Shop ‘n Save transfers ownership to Edwards Brothers Family Supermarkets

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Will’s Shop ‘n Save of Dover-Foxcroft has announced a purchase and sale agreement with Edwards Brothers Supermarkets.

5 more Mainers have died and another 454 coronavirus cases reported since the weekend

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Penquis receives grant from Bangor Saving Bank Foundation to help with tax assistance

Penquis received $5,000 earlier this month from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support services provided by Eastern Maine CA$H (Credit, Assets & Hope), a coalition of non- and for-profit partners working to help empower individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.

UMaine Extension hires first statewide communications leader

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension recently named Aroostook native Melissa Arndt to serve as its first-ever director of marketing and communications.

Legislative Sentiment for PCES’ ‘Behind the Mask’

Contributed photo BEHIND THE MASK – Students at Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford created a book titled “Behind The Mask.

Listen and learn with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT – Audiobooks and podcasts can be the saving graces of long car trips or cross-country flights.

Dyer’s Hope House elects new board members

Contributed photo NEW BOARD MEMBERS – At the recent board meeting of Dyer’s Hope House, members elected food cupboard volunteer Betty Rich to fill a seat vacated by John Cram who became general manager in December.

Stageworks, Jr. to present ‘Frozen Kids’

DOVER-FOXCROFT – SeDoMoCha Elementary School’s drama program Stageworks, Jr.

County Democrats’ food drive benefits Harmony Cares Food Cupboard

Piscataquis County Democrats held their food drive on March 26 to benefit the Harmony Cares Food Cupboard.

Maine hunters could start tagging turkeys electronically in 2023

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Electronic registration of wild game is likely coming to Maine.

Dexter Age-Friendly Committee welcomes pair of Lifelong Maine AmeriCorps members

DEXTER – The Dexter Age-Friendly Committee is pleased to welcome two Lifelong Maine AmeriCorps members, Roe O’Toole and Rick McInnis.

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