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Referendum won’t end the high-stakes legal fight over the CMP corridor

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The deluge of commercials for and against Central Maine Power Co.

Inn and cafe at historic Dover-Foxcroft mill set to reopen after pandemic closure

By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Dover-Foxcroft’s historic Mayo woolen mill buildings transformed into a mixed-use complex with a boutique, inn, cafe, residences and office space in 2015, the town gained a major attraction.

Dover-Foxcroft 8-year-old kills an antlered doe with a crossbow

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Evan Annis has enjoyed an incredible year of hunting.

Collins touts $1.7M that would let Corinna renovate new fire station

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff CORINNA — A fire department that serves Corinna and Exeter could receive as much as $1.

Former Milo school official indicted for sex crimes involving student

A former school board member from Milo who was a teacher and tennis coach at Penquis Valley High School was indicted Thursday, Oct.

Northern Light hospitals are seeing more COVID-19 patients outside of Bangor

By David Marino Jr.

A new pilot program hopes to spark conversation about recovery in Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Central Hall Commons is hosting its first Recovery Cafe, a pilot program, later this month, meant to serve as a weekly gathering for Piscataquis County residents to share their struggles with sobriety and exchange ideas related to recovery and resources in the community.

4 more Mainers have died and another 551 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Duggan on the job as Piscataquis County EMA director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — New Picataquis County Emergency Mnagement Agency Director Jaeme Duggan has started her duties, as the Piscataquis County Commissioners learned more during an Oct.

Dexter September Students of the Month

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

What you need to know before voting on Maine’s ‘right to food’ referendum

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff On Nov.

Penobscot County will spend nearly $1M next year to send inmates to other jails

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County will set aside nearly $1 million next year to cover the cost of sending inmates to other jails when there’s no space for them at the chronically overcrowded jail in Bangor.

Officials probe COVID outbreak at Hilltop Manor

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — An outbreak at an assisted-living facility in Dover-Foxcroft is under investigation by state health officials.

Special cow moose hunt aims to thin herd to reduce impact of winter ticks

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Winter ticks are the most significant threat to the health of Maine’s moose population.

Piscataquis Chamber looks to be a resource for area businesses

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce has sought to help local businesses locate and utilize various forms of available assistance.

$1M for mammogram services through CA Dean secured by Collins

$7.2M requested by Collins for Dover-Foxcroft bridge replacement included in transportation funding bill

Maine bowhunters must now get permission to hunt near others’ homes

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Archery hunters in Maine should be aware of a new law that took effect Monday that changes some of the dynamics for hunting with a bow and arrow.

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