9 years ago Valiant New Englanders battle industrial wind By Paul Ackerman Last Thursday night in Irasburg, Vermont, the town’s voters cast ballots to determine if the eco-bullying of Big Wind would ruin the local vistas with wind turbines.
9 years ago PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the PCEDC annual meeting on Dec.
9 years ago Garland man pleads not guilty To murdering girlfriend, her children By Judy Harrison BDN Staff BANGOR — A Garland man accused of killing his girlfriend and her two children pleaded not guilty Friday at the Penobscot Judicial Center to three counts of murder and one count of gross sexual assault.
9 years ago FIRE DEPARTMENT HONORS Photo courtesy of Town of Sangerville The Sangerville Fire Department earned four awards at the annual meeting of the Maine State Federation of Firefighters Sept.
9 years ago Allagash Waterway now complete BATH — The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation (AWWF) announced that after several years of effort and 49 years into its history, the final piece of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway has been acquired and is now in the hands of the state of Maine for its permanent protection and management.
9 years ago GFWC/Miosac Club resumes meetings DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met at Thayer Parkway Oct.
9 years ago WHITE CANE WALK Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom About two dozen participants took part in a walk for White Cane Safety Day through downtown Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, Oct.
9 years ago Town ballot set for Nov. 3 By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Dover-Foxcroft residents head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.
9 years ago Coffee House’s first anniversary By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For over a year the Center Coffee House has been has been serving the business namesake and other beverages and tasty treats in downtown Dover-Foxcroft, adjacent to the Center Theatre on East Main Street.
9 years ago Residents tell DHHS that agency lacks human touch By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT– Nearly a decade ago the Department of Health of Human Services (DHHS) closed its Dover-Foxcroft office, meaning that residents looking to access agency services need to travel to Bangor or Skowhegan or use an electronic kiosk at the Penquis office that was installed in the lobby of the North Street building in 2013.