4 years ago Old votes on guns, taxes dominate second debate between Jared Golden, Dale Crafts By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gun control and taxes were a main focus of the candidates in the second debate between the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday as old legislative records came back to the forefront of the race.
4 years ago D-F Kiwanis and D-F Congregational Church team up to help families at Christmas By Pat Hinkley, Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft president Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 17), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.
4 years ago Janet Mills announces $2.7 million in grants for small Maine communities By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Janet Mills announced on Wednesday a new initiative that would bring millions in grant money to Maine communities.
4 years ago Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov.
4 years ago Maine delegation, Gov. Mills welcome critical drought assistance for farmers Maine’s Congressional Delegation and Gov.
4 years ago County officials mull budget calendar alignments DOVER-FOXCROFT — At the present time the Piscataquis County budget and Unorganized Territory (UT) budget follow different timelines with the county spending plan based on a calendar year and the UT budget running from July 1 to June 30.
4 years ago In Maine’s swing 2nd District, Mike Pence says ‘era of economic surrender is over’ By Caitlin Andrews and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Vice President Mike Pence made a targeted pitch to conservative and evangelical voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District at a rally in Hermon on Monday, touting President Donald Trump’s trade policies and saying an “era of economic surrender is over.
4 years ago 260-plus Maine veterans join Veterans for Sara More than 260 Maine veterans, representing each of Maine’s 16 counties, announced their support for U.
4 years ago Maine’s U.S. Senate race marks collision of two eras for women in politics By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff In 1994, the first female gubernatorial nominee in Maine from either major party faced what a Bangor Daily News reporter characterized as a “series of setbacks” that included disagreements with right-wing Republicans and a rumor directly related to her status as a woman candidate.
4 years ago Parts of Maine get first snowfall of season By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine got its first widespread accumulation of snow Saturday morning in the western mountains, but the vast majority of it is not expected to survive the weekend.
4 years ago Trail cams reveal the wildlife lurking in the woods — and we want to share yours By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Years ago, when I first heard about trail cameras, digital photographic technology was still new, and my brother-in-law — a handy sort of guy who can build nearly anything out of nearly nothing — was explaining how he was cobbling together his own cameras, building weatherproof boxes, and strapping to trees in order to keep tabs on his local deer herd.
4 years ago Jared Golden, Dale Crafts clash on health care, virus relief in first debate By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The two candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District clashed on the future of health care and split on the issue of state and local aid in the next coronavirus stimulus bill in their first debate on Thursday night.
4 years ago Marston attains rank of Eagle Scout DOVER-FOXCROFT — Andrew Marston, a member of Troop 61 in Dover-Foxcroft, was formally recognized for reaching the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America with his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct.
4 years ago Maine begins distributing more than $100M in small business grants By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine has begun to distribute more than $100 million in grants to 2,300 small businesses and nonprofits through a new program aiming to provide relief for those disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.
4 years ago Let’s Go! recognizes early childhood education sites for helping to create a healthy environment Let’s Go! has awarded several local early childhood education centers with the award of Gold, Silver or Bronze for their commitment to improving children’s health.
4 years ago What you need to know before heating your home with firewood this winter By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff When used properly and safely, firewood is an excellent renewable source for heat.
4 years ago U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce more than $11.1M to protect victims and prevent crime in Maine WASHINGTON, D.
4 years ago Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash honored as Chamber Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — In large part due to continuing a tradition of integrity in sales and service, as well as being part of the community under new ownership, Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year.