DOVER-FOXCROFT — The board of directors of the Piscataquis Regional YMCA has made some recent changes to secure the PRYMCA’s financial health and ongoing sustainability.

GUILFORD — A proposed $6,879,013 2016-17 SAD 4 budget was approved — with all 20 articles ending up being passed as written over 35 minutes with a count of 59 registered voters present at the beginning of the proceedings — during a district budget meeting on Oct.

Ashley Robinson of Dover True Value holds the first-place ribbon and her son Jace in front of the business display for the Dover-Foxcroft Halloween BooNanza decorating contest on Saturday, Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Students throughout the SeDoMoCha School recently observed Bullying Prevention Week from Oct.

ATKINSON — When residents head to the polls on Tuesday, one item they will be voting on is whether the town should withdraw from the Milo-based SAD 41.

DEXTER — For centuries, Asian monks have used meditation to relieve suffering and attain enlightenment.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “Wild Pollinators and Honey Bees: Their Importance to Garden and Farm Crops” will be presented at the Piscataquis County Extension annual meeting Friday, Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Cove Farmers’ Market is joining in the fun of Dover-Foxcroft’s Halloween BooNanza on Saturday, Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two goals in the second half and the team’s 12th shutout in as many games helped the SeDoMoCha Middle School field hockey team top the Ridge View Community School, 2-0, in the 2016 Penquis League championship game on Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy field hockey team was a consistent offensive force throughout its Penobscot Valley Conference regular season, averaging more than five goals per contest.

ORONO  — If the first meeting of the season between the Orono and Dexter football teams is any indication, their rematch two weeks from now in the LTC Class D North semifinals should be a classic.

MONSON — On the morning of Saturday, October 15, family, friends, townspeople and library board members gathered at the Monson Public Library to dedicate the newly-erected library sign to Van (Durham) Wentworth.

GUILFORD — The Maine Parent Federation (MPF) has been helping parents with children who have disabilities throughout Maine since 1984.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Piscataquis County Fund, the Piscataquis County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation awarded $5,000 grants to the Center Theatre, Pine Tree Hospice and Piscataquis County Economic Development Council.

PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Alumni Association recently presented Alumna Jeannette Beckwith Morrill of Shirley with the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is presented to an alumnus/alumna who has made long-term contributions to the Alumni Association or the university, or who has received professional recognition that has reflected positively on the campus.

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DEXTER — Friday, Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The county commissioners gave their approval to the hire of Trevor Duby and Tysen Ober as deputy sheriffs during an Oct.