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Inside the years-long effort to dissolve a Penobscot County town

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Nearly three years after Drew Plantation ceased to be a town, the community is still in need of a shed to store salt used on local roads during winter months.

Maine Credit Unions expand financial education with new curriculum focused on protecting assets and preventing fraud

WESTBROOK — Maine Credit Unions are expanding their commitment to financial education with the launch of Volume 2 of their Adult Financial Education Curriculum: “Protecting Your Assets.

Maple Sunday Breakfast returns to Dover-Foxcroft

Photo courtesy of Walter BoomsmaHOT AND READY — An early spring tradition returned to Foxcroft Academy on Sunday morning, the 2026 Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club in collaboration with Foxcroft Academy and the FA Key Club.

Dover-Foxcroft psychologist resumes in-person office visits

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Psychologist Dannel H.

A taste of what’s to come at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn April gives us a taste of spring.

Industrial park concrete plant permit approved

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board gave approval to a permit for Owen J.

Sangerville looks to reapply for $250,000 town hall grant

SANGERVILLE — Having had its application for a $250,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for the town hall turned down, Sangerville officials are looking to reapply in a second round of funding later in the year.

Center Theatre is next stop in Points North Recovery in Maine film series

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that it is the next stop in the Recovery in Maine screening series from Points North Institute.

Dexter council approves solar ordinance

DEXTER — Following several years of work, the Dexter Town Council has approved a solar ordinance prohibiting the installation of new commercial medium-scale and large-scale solar energy systems.

Maine’s home sales slumped in February

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw its home sales slump in February.

Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft wraps up 75 years of summer auctions

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After 75 straight years, the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft has decided to bring its annual summer auction to a close.

Pine Tree Hospice celebrates 30th Annual Variety Show at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Get ready to clap your hands and tap your feet at the 30th Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show, scheduled to take the stage at the Center Theatre at 1 p.

UNE and Tufts medical students learn firsthand the challenges, rewards of rural health care

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of New England medical student Patrick Fitzhugh (D.

District attorney won’t seek reelection after 40-year career

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The district attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties won’t seek reelection after holding the position for nearly 40 years.

3 Piscataquis County officers are vying to replace outgoing sheriff

Three members of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office have filed to run to succeed Sheriff Robert Young.

Finding Our Voices is preventing domestic abuse with statewide school tour

Teens are learning what is love and what is not love through an impactful Finding Our Voices program visiting 16 middle schools and high schools across six Maine counties through April.

MaineDOT releases work plan for projects in Piscataquis, Penobscot counties

Community Fitness hosts Superhero Fitness Party to fight hunger

GUILFORD — Community Fitness is calling all heroes to action! On Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.

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