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Bangor Daily News file photo CANDIDACY WITHDRAWAL — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, left, speaks with then Corinna Town Manager Lois Jones and Corinna Fire Chief Allen Emerson during a tour of the department's new proposed headquarters in October 2021. Jones has withdrawn her candidacy for the position of Dover-Foxcroft town manager.

Bangor Daily News file photo CANDIDACY WITHDRAWAL — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, left, speaks with then Corinna Town Manager Lois Jones and Corinna Fire Chief Allen Emerson during a tour of the department's new proposed headquarters in October 2021. Jones has withdrawn her candidacy for the position of Dover-Foxcroft town manager.

Dover-Foxcroft town manager candidate withdraws

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft town manager search will continue after a candidate for the position withdrew her candidacy following a 3-3 vote by the select board on the appointment last week. Lois Jones, a resident of Dover-Foxcroft who has been town manager in Bradford, Sangerville and more recently in Corinna, has withdrawn her candidacy during a special select meeting on Monday, Select Board Chair Tom Lizotte announced.

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Two arrested during raid of illegal Harmony marijuana grow house

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff HARMONY — Police arrested two Massachusetts men during an April 2 raid of a suspected illegal marijuana grow house.

This approach to trails is a first in Maine

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Snowmobile and ATV trails that were so devastated by the 500-year storms more than a year ago could be repaired with money from the $30 million bond voters approved in November.

FAME launches Design Your Dream Money Contest to celebrate Financial Literacy Month

AUGUSTA — Maine has room for growth when it comes to K-12 financial education.

RSU 68 looking at $15M budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are looking at a proposed $15,033,423 budget for the 2025-26 academic year, as presented by Superintendent Stacy Shorey during a meeting Tuesday at the SeDoMoCha School.

Mayo Mill Dam license surrender to be paid in a lump sum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The cost to surrender a key license for the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River will be paid in one lump sum, pending voter approval, the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board ruled during a March 26 meeting.

Bill would eliminate coyote killing contests in Maine

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that will go to public hearing in Augusta on Wednesday would prohibit coyote killing contests in the state if enacted.

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Photo courtesy of Allie Ladd

Photo courtesy of Allie Ladd

April 1 is a great day for hunters and fishermen

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff If you love hunting or fishing or both, April 1 is a good day for you. The application period for Maine’s annual moose lottery opens, it’s the first day of open water fishing and the list of the ponds and lakes in the state where ice-out has occurred is growing fast.

You can take part in these Maine wildlife science projects

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers love the outdoors for many reasons.

Historic Maine sportsmen’s camp will get big changes under new owner

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff Big changes are coming to Maynard’s in Maine, the historic sportsmen’s camp near Moosehead Lake in Rockwood that sold recently for $1.

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April 1 is a great day for hunters and fishermen

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff If you love hunting or fishing or both, April 1 is a good day for you.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer As sure as April showers bring May flowers, warmer weather brings our minds to summer vacations and travel.

LUPC legislation: Goodbye local control

Oppose bill on electric time of use rates

To the Editor; Rising electricity rates continue to be a burden on Mainers which is why I am writing to express concern regarding LD 186, “An Act to Clarify the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) Authority to Establish Time of Use Pricing for Standard Offer Service.

Save the federal drug pricing program

To the Editor; Maine’s health care system is facing a crisis, with hospitals and community health centers struggling to stay afloat.

Have you ever seen a woodpecker nesting tree?

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff As many hours as I have spent in the woods over the years, I have never seen a woodpecker nesting tree like the one I recently saw behind my neighbor’s house.

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Parkman Grange spring events

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is pleased to announce their spring schedule.

Milo Garden Club meets April 8

MILO — The Milo Garden Club will hold its April meeting on Tuesday, the 8th at 1 p.

Calendar of events

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

Documentary on Maine homelessness returns to Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre is proud to present an encore screening of the documentary film “Building Hope” at 7 p.

Guilford United Methodist Church Children’s Sunday

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church is planning Children’s Sunday on April 6 at 11 a.

Leaving a legacy of life, April is National Donate Life Month

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ and tissue donation.