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Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford.

Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford.

SAD 4 to have full funding for JMG position next year

January 16, 2026

GUILFORD — SAD 4 officials will begin work on developing the 2026-27 budget in the near future, but in the meantime the Jobs for Maine Graduates speciality position at Piscataquis Community Secondary School should be funded in full for next year. The JMG funding from the state should go up to $27,000 from about half this total which is in place currently, Superintendent Kelly MacFadyen said during a Jan.

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Penobscot County receives no bids for $23M budget loan by deadline

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County received no bids on a $23 million loan to fund the county in 2026 by the set deadline, County Finance Director Brenda Palmer said on Jan.

New Greenville code enforcement officer on the job

GREENVILLE — Greenville’s new Code Enforcement Officer Tim Post has now been in the position on his own for several weeks following last month’s departure of Ron Sarol, as Post reported to the planning board during a Jan.

Martin named to St. Anselm dean’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Mark W.

WinterKids documentary to air on Maine Public Television

WinterKids is proud to announce that “For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids” will air on Maine Public Television as part of the Maine Public Film Series on Thursday, Jan.

Durgin named to Southern New Hampshire dean’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Marie Durgin of Dover-Foxcroft has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s fall 2025 dean’s list.

Bill to freeze Unorganized Territory property values meets with resistance from counties

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff AUGUSTA — A plan offering property valuation and tax relief to unorganized territory landowners erodes confidence in the tax system and may violate Maine law, the Maine County Commissioners Association said Jan.

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Foxcroft mascot

Pair of local athletes win indoor track events

January 18, 2026

ORONO — Two area athletes won events at a Penobscot Valley Conference/Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet on Jan. 17 at the New Balance Field House on the campus of the University of Maine.

Foxcroft Academy boys keeps ‘special season’ rolling

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor CORINTH – Head boys basketball coach Charles Beale says that Foxcroft Academy hasn’t typically been considered a basketball school.

Dexter girls roll post Orono

DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School girls jumped to an 11-0 lead during a Class C North matchup with Orono High School on the evening of Friday, Jan.

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How the current public notices system protects all Mainers

By Dan MacLeod There exists a quiet, and not at all flashy, section of your local paper that’s been protecting towns and taxpayers for hundreds of years.

Come visit the PACC

To the Editor; The old Y has been renewed, re-named! We have recovered and are thriving as the Piscataquis Area Community Center.

Why every deer camp has a ‘brush gun’ story

The treasures libraries hold

By Nancy Battick A recent article in the National Genealogical Society magazine dealt with hidden gems found in public libraries.

Maine should bring back parole

What hunting snowshoe hares with and without a dog taught me

By Al Raychard Many years ago I owned a miniature beagle.

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Dover-Foxcroft Downtown Riverfront Design Open House on Jan. 25

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents will have a say in what the downtown riverfront will look like in the future after the multiyear process to remove the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Free workshop will help community members better support grieving children

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice will host a free, day-long professional training on “Grieving Children and How to Support Them” on Thursday, Feb.

Dexter Regional High School December Students of the Month

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

Mainely Spinners to compete at Back to Back Wool Challenge

MILFORD — The Mainely Spinners will be competing in the International Back to Back Wool Challenge on Saturday, Jan.

American Red Cross blood drive in Dexter

DEXTER — The First Universalist Church of Dexter, Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis, Dexter Knights of Columbus and Dexter VFW will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, Jan.