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Dover-Foxcroft halts marijuana ordinance to revisit language that causes issues for locals

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board agreed Monday to place a temporary pause on a new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance after realizing its unintended consequences could hurt local families.

Protests show students and parents want schools to better respond to sexual assaults

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff A handful of suspected sexual assaults by Maine high school students in recent months have spotlighted students’ and parents’ dissatisfaction with how schools handle such reports, with many saying schools aren’t doing enough to keep student victims safe.

Foxcroft Academy to return to in-person learning after threat

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy is returning to in-person instruction on Thursday following a threat earlier in the week that prompted a remote learning day Wednesday.

Ticks killed 90 percent of moose calves tracked by scientists in 2 Maine counties last year

This story is part of Maine Public’s “Climate Driven: A deep dive into Maine’s response, one county at a time” series.

Community supports alleged victim of sexual assault at protest outside Foxcroft Academy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Community members and several students protested Wednesday outside Foxcroft Academy in support of a student allegedly sexually assaulted by two classmates in February.

Relocating Piscataquis County’s police and fire dispatch will cost thousands more than expected

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A project to relocate Piscataquis County’s police and fire dispatch center will mean repair work on a portion of the building’s exterior that will cost several thousand dollars extra, county commissioners were told Tuesday.

Foxcroft Academy pivoting to remote classes Wednesday after receiving threat

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy will hold classes remotely on Wednesday after receiving threatening comments, officials said on Tuesday.

Foxcroft Academy: 2 teens accused of sexually assaulting Foxcroft Academy classmate are not attending on campus

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The two Foxcroft Academy students accused of sexually assaulting a classmate in February are not attending classes on campus, even though a judge’s order would allow it, according to a school official.

Dover-Foxcroft to put a block on its new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board is expected to block parts of a new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance that is adversely affecting another group of people.

Some Dover-Foxcroft residents don’t want an opioid treatment center in town

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A meeting about a proposed opioid addiction treatment office in Dover-Foxcroft erupted into a debate Thursday over whether such a facility would help or hurt the town.

Reward increased to $4,000 in ‘senseless’ killing of black bear in LaGrange

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The reward for information in last month’s killing of a black bear in LaGrange has been upped to $4,000.

3 months after Piscataquis rejected broadband funding, official couldn’t communicate during earthquake

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When a minor earthquake shook Sebec more than a week ago, Piscataquis County’s Emergency Management Agency director couldn’t get online to notify and update residents because of the spotty internet where she lives.

Dover-Foxcroft residents are wary of proposed downtown opioid addiction treatment center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Residents of Dover-Foxcroft are divided on whether an opioid addiction treatment office proposed for downtown is needed in the community.

Judge sets cash bail for Guilford woman accused of stealing $900,000 from her employer

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A judge on Thursday ordered a Guilford woman accused of stealing more than $900,000 from her former employer over three years to be held on $25,000 cash bail.

Black bear shot and dumped in river in LaGrange

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff LAGRANGE – The illegal killing of a black bear in the Penobscot County town of LaGrange is under investigation by the Maine Warden Service.

Proposed pause on mobile homes in Dover-Foxcroft’s historic district questioned amid state housing crisis

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed moratorium that would keep affordable housing out of Dover-Foxcroft’s historic district is confounding local officials during a time when Mainers statewide are already struggling to find places to live.

Dover-Foxcroft residents OK rule that would require marijuana caregivers to have local permit

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Residents of Dover-Foxcroft approved an ordinance that requires medical marijuana caregivers in town to have a permit and meet standards for location, odor management and other factors during their annual town meeting.

2 cats die in Garland fire that left house a total loss

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff GARLAND — Two cats perished in a house fire in Garland on Tuesday.

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