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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 Jones has withdrawn her candidacy for the position of Dover-Foxcroft town manager.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 Jones has withdrawn her candidacy for the position of Dover-Foxcroft town manager.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a resident of Dover-Foxcroft who has been town manager in Bradford, Sangerville and more recently in Corinna, has withdrawn her candidacy during a special select meeting on Monday, Select Board Chair Tom Lizotte announced.

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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.

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.

SeDoMoCha students earn perfect attendance in March

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolPERFECT ATTENDANCE — Seven SeDoMoCha School students were recognized during an assembly for their perfect attendance during the month of March.

Milo Garden Club plants with BearCats

Photo courtesy of Wendy BaileyYOUNG GARDENERS — Milo Garden Club members Shirlene Ladd, front right, and Barbara Reed, second right, share gardening tips with Neveah, front left, and Wesley, second left, who are two participants in the BearCats SAD 41 elementary after-school program.

This historic Maine canoe shop is now an upscale home for sale

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A woman who renovates and resells historic properties in the Dover-Foxcroft area has listed a converted 1800s-era barn and historic canoe shop for sale.

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Photo courtesy of Melissa Huang PERMIT REDUCTION – In this 2020 photo, two deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats. The state is proposing a 37 percent reduction in permits this year as it looks to implement a new system for harvesting antlerless deer.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Huang PERMIT REDUCTION – In this 2020 photo, two deer stand in a field, alert to potential threats. The state is proposing a 37 percent reduction in permits this year as it looks to implement a new system for harvesting antlerless deer.

You can take part in these Maine wildlife science projects

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers love the outdoors for many reasons. There are hunters, fishermen, hikers, snowmobilers, ATVers, naturalists, birders, conservationists and so many others for whom the outdoors is an essential part of their lives.

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.

Maine’s bears are waking up. And they’re hungry.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The bruins are back.

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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.

Protest in Milo

Contributed photoPROTEST — On Saturday, March 29 about 60 people in southern Piscataquis County gathered in Milo to peacefully protest a variety of President Donald Trump’s policies.

Protect Medicate Advantage

To the Editor; Access to emergency care can quite often be a matter of life and death, particularly for older patients and medically vulnerable individuals.

The heydays at Branch Lake

What makes a good genealogist

By Nancy Battick Ever wonder what traits it takes to make a good genealogist? There are a few defining characteristics that occur in all the successful ones.

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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.

Grow your own mushrooms with PCSWCD at Two Knights Brewing

SANGERVILLE — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is gearing up to present a mushroom log inoculation workshop at Two Knights Brewery on Sunday, April 27.

UMaine Extension presents webinar on perennial gardening

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on selecting resilient perennials from 6-7:15 p.

HJ Crosby Community Band rehearsals

DEXTER — The Harold J.

Piscataquis Community Secondary School quarter 2 honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Khloe Kimball, Timothy MacNeil, Aurora Page; high honors: Abbigail Burgess, Gavyn Gilbert, Gabriella Koscielny, Sevren Lenihan, Jonathan MacNeil, Alaska Maloon, Devan Pelkey, David Tuttle; honors: Jordan Brown.