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Monson to kick off Bicentennial with bonfire

MONSON – The Town of Monson is turning 200 in 2022 and everyone is invited to join the year-long celebration.

Foxcroft Academy quarter 1 honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Alan Abolnik Ribe, Filip Brkic, Grace R.

Maine sets grim record with 1,460 more coronavirus cases

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‘Squirrelzilla’ proves Maine’s gray squirrels are fat and fluffy this fall

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff They call it “Squirrelzilla.

RSU 68 voters approve central office construction

Residents of the four RSU 68 communities — Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec — approved a referendum on Dec.

8 more Mainers have died and another 1,275 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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PCEDC honors Rep. Paul Stearns with Myrick Award

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council recognized Rep.

Sheriff’s office looking at patrol vehicle computers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A formal decision will be made after the bid process, but the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office may be equipping patrol vehicles with computers to enable tickets to be written electronically and for deputies to check information on site.

Dexter Regional High School November Students of the Month

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

Police: Dover-Foxcroft man found dead in house after standoff

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A man who allegedly threatened his recently deceased son’s significant other with a firearm was found dead in his son’s residence following a six-hour standoff with police on Friday.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $470,000 to nonprofit organizations

BANGOR – As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being of the communities it serves, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $470,000 to Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofit organizations; $247,500 will be granted this year, while another $222,500 will be distributed in the form of multi-year grants.

Dover-Foxcroft rings in holiday season with Santa, parade and other local events

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Shortly after Santa and Mrs.

Harris hired as Monson Arts director

MONSON – Veteran arts administrator Chantal Harris has been hired to be the new director of Monson Arts.

County Democrats collect food during Hometown Holidays

DOVER-FOXCROFT – To coincide with Dover-Foxcroft Hometown Holidays, the Piscataquis County Democrats gave out hot cocoa and cookies at their North Street office from 3-6 p.

Outdoors advocacy group wants Maine to create instate lab to test for ‘forever chemicals’

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff David Trahan was aware that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were discovered in well water near a dairy farm in Fairfield in 2020.

This is the gear you need to enjoy the outdoors all winter long

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff This season’s first snow was a sparkling surprise, sneaking in overnight and covering the landscape with a fluffy white blanket.

Maine GOP will target Janet Mills’ abortion-rights expansion if they gain power in 2022

By Jessica Piper and Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Republicans will look to repeal recent Democratic abortion-rights expansions if they return to power in Augusta after the 2022 midterms, particularly if the U.

4 more Mainers have died and another 876 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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