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Five more Mainers die and another 425 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Gov. Mills unveils plan to use stimulus money to improve broadband

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Pair of fundraisers will benefit Pine Tree Hospice

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice just celebrated National Volunteer Week.

D-F residents approve $6.1M budget at town meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed budget totaling $6,102,510 for the 2021-22 fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting in the Morton Avenue Municipal Building Gymnasium on April 24.

Piscataquis County Democrats collect for Dyers’ Hope House

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats continued their efforts to address local food insecurity on Saturday, April 24, as they collected food, pet food, household supplies and money at their office on North Street in Dover-Foxcroft.

Healthy Acadia welcomes Underwood

Healthy Acadia is pleased to welcome Georgia Underwood of Monson as the Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching recovery coach coordinator in Piscataquis County.

Maine coronavirus cases breach 60,000 with 229 more on Monday

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Beavers can be a valuable wildlife management partner on your homestead

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff When it comes to designing wildlife habitat, there are few things more efficient than a beaver.

Registration opens for 23rd year of Center Theatre Drama Camp

The Center Theatre has announced that registration is open for the Center Theatre Children’s Summer Drama Camp.

‘Extension on the Road’ first Friday of the month

UMaine Extension provides free research-based information to farmers, gardeners, natural resource-based businesses, value-added businesses and 4-H youth through our Piscataquis County Office in Dover-Foxcroft.

Dover Low Vision Group meets May 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting outside from 10-11:30 a.

Maine CDC reports another 164 coronavirus cases across the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Major Maine internet provider has ambitious plans to improve lagging connections

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff One of Maine’s largest internet companies plans to install fast fiber internet to 11,500 rural customers starting early next year and make major upgrades to its existing network, which could significantly improve the state’s lagging broadband infrastructure.

Central Maine Power funds EV charger grants

AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power has awarded grants for Level 2 chargers for Electric Vehicles at 11 locations, offering 48 new plugs in Maine from Kittery to Monson.

Piscataquis County officers cleared in shooting at Medford home two years ago

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two Piscataquis County law enforcement officers acted in self-defense when they shot a Medford man in an armed confrontation nearly two years ago, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

Living Innovations gives back to the community

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dozen people served by Living Innovations, an organization providing support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a good life at home and in the community, along with accompanying staff, have been busy with community service projects in several area towns.

Holden brothers sue Northern Light over data breach they claim left them vulnerable to identity theft

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two brothers from Holden have sued Northern Light Health over a data breach last May that left them vulnerable to identity theft and affected more than 650,000 people.

2 more Mainers die and another 371 coronavirus cases have been reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

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