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SeDoMoCha officials pleased with the start of the school year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month-plus into the 2023-24 academic year, RSU 68 school board members learned more about the first weeks of classes from administrators during a meeting at the SeDoMoCha School on Tuesday evening.

PCSWCD offers ‘Fall Care for Young Fruit Trees’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting a “Fall Care for Young Fruit Trees” program on Saturday, Oct.

Northern Light Health, Morehouse School of Medicine partnering to bring diverse students to Maine

BREWER — In an effort to grow the provider base in our state’s more rural areas, Northern Light Health is partnering with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, introducing skilled physician assistant students to Maine.

Piscataquis jail HVAC upgrade to have slight price reduction

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A project to upgrade the HVAC system at the Piscataquis County Jail will have a slightly reduced rate.

Dexter crowns this year’s Royal Court

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School TIGER ROYALTY – On Saturday night, Sept.

Walgreens fined over closures at 2 Washington County pharmacies

By David Dahl and Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor Walgreens has been fined $10,500 by the state because two of its Washington County pharmacies closed without notification, as regulators continue cracking down on unreported closures and the chain begins to shutter other locations in Maine and around the nation.

Goodwin earns masters at University of Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut — Kiana Goodwin of Beaver Cove graduated from the University of Hartford in May with a masters of science in prosthetics and orthotics.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital accepts Top 20 Hospital award

Photo courtesy of Northern Light Health TOP 20 HOSPITAL — On Sept.

A dog named Pua has captivated Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dog named Pua, missing since June, has captivated a small Piscataquis County town.

Rayfield named to St. Anselm dean’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — St.

Inspired by iconic wildlife, this Maine outdoorsman’s art career has taken off

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Hunter Law was feeling anxious.

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals, schools, and communities partner for breast cancer awareness

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are teaming up with local schools and others in the community to spread awareness and encourage mammograms in October to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Atlantic salmon benefit from stream reconnection in Pleasant River Headwaters Forest

MaineCF announces rebrand, new logo

The Maine Community Foundation announces a new brand and logo that reflects the foundation’s future and mission to build a better Maine.

Innovative English class introduces Maine high school students to fly fishing

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff A brilliant blue sky reflected in the waters of a Piscataquis County lake, which was flanked by mountains with a hint of color from changing leaves.

Nominees sought for PCHS achievement hall

GUILFORD — The Piscataquis Community High School Achievement Hall of Fame Committee is looking for nominations for their inaugural class.

Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers named Chamber Business of the Year

The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Business of the Year award is Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers.

Penobscot County corrections officer accused of soliciting sex from inmates

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former corrections officer used his position to receive oral sex from two women incarcerated at the Penobscot County Jail, according to court records.

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