3 years ago Dr. Evans introduces legislation to improve health coverage enrollment process AUGUSTA – Rep.
3 years ago Tips for growing hot peppers in cold climates By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Hot peppers are a fun, spicy addition to any garden.
3 years ago EMDC welcomes new senior accountant Eastern Maine Development Corporation welcomes new Senior Accountant Lisandro Jimenez.
3 years ago RSU 68 directors approve near $12M budget Subhead: District budget meeting set for May 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year totaling $11,999,662 during a May 11 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.
3 years ago All Maine school nurses named 2020-21 School Nurses of the Year Since 1972, National School Nurses Day has been set aside to celebrate this unique and specialized division of nursing.
3 years ago Vaccination clinic volunteers thanked DOVER-FOXCROFT — About 6,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were administered at Northern Light Health’s clinic at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena from mid-March to early May.
3 years ago Two Maine banks have been named to Forbes top 10 list of US banks By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor Savings Bank and Camden National Bank have both been named to Forbes annual list of the top 10 banks in America.
3 years ago Penquis receives child development grant from Maine Community Foundation Penquis recently received $10,000 from the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to purchase supplies necessary for providing care and education to young children and support services to Maine families.
3 years ago Warrant signed for June 8 Dover-Foxcroft referendum DOVER-FOXCROFT — Residents of Dover-Foxcroft will be completing the two-part process to approve a 2021-22 municipal budget when they head to the polls for a referendum vote on Tuesday, June 8.
3 years ago NAMI Maine provides online mental health support HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, continues to provide online mental health support through ongoing support groups and occasional education programs.
3 years ago Theatre holding auditions for summer shows DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft and Slightly Off-Center Players Community Theater Group announced that they are holding auditions for two summer productions on May 22-23.
3 years ago Longtime BDN journalist named outdoors editor By Sarah Walker Caron, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News has a new outdoors editor, and it’s a familiar face.
3 years ago D-F Candidate Night Monday, May 17 DOVER-FOXCROFT — In anticipation of the June 8 municipal election, the Piscataquis Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine is sponsoring a nonpartisan Candidate Night in Dover-Foxcroft from 6:30-8 p.
3 years ago Downtown Dover-Foxcroft Cleanup Day Sunday, May 16 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Downtown Committee is inviting volunteers to help pick up litter, rake and sweep the downtown area and get it ready for spring bloom.
3 years ago Six things to do before you list your house for sale By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Listing your house may seem like the first step to selling your property, but before you put your house on the market, there are several steps you need to take to make sure it is ready.
3 years ago UMF celebrates the Class of 2021 with virtual Commencement FARMINGTON — In keeping with its long-established traditions, the University of Maine at Farmington proudly held a virtual Commencement ceremony May 8, for the Class of 2021.
3 years ago Gov. Mills floats pared-down $140M borrowing plan for roads and conservation By Caitlin Andrews and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov.
3 years ago Maine’s dog tick population is exploding this spring By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff There is an explosion in the dog tick population this spring, experts say.