4 years ago Mountain View employee with no inmate contact tests positive for COVID-19 CHARLESTON — The Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) today confirmed that an employee of the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston has tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago Maine can print ranked-choice presidential ballots, but no guarantee method will be use Maine can print ranked-choice voting ballots for the November presidential election, the state’s high court ruled on Monday, but it has not finally decided whether the system will be used in a case over whether a Republican people’s veto effort will move forward.
4 years ago Central Hall Commons announces limited reopening DOVER-FOXCROFT — Central Hall Commons officials announced that they will be reopening with limited office hours as well as limited events starting in September.
4 years ago Free Monday night community dinners to resume DOVER-FOXCROFT — The free Monday night community dinner at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church will resume on the second Monday of the month as take out/drive thru only beginning Monday, Sept.
4 years ago Most churches are following Maine’s COVID-19 restrictions, even as loud minority fights them While a small number of Maine churches have been publicly fighting the state’s limits on large indoor gatherings, they are greatly outnumbered by the hundreds of other congregations that have chosen to follow the rules that are meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago Piscataquis, Penobscot, Somerset counties remain green under Health Advisory System AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today released a special update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission by color, and is provided to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support students safely this fall.
4 years ago NRA backs Dale Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District, but gives Jared Golden solid mark The National Rifle Association’s political arm endorsed former state Rep.
4 years ago Maine’s high court under time crunch to rule on newest ranked-choice voting case AUGUSTA — The validity of just dozens of signatures could determine whether ranked choice voting is used in Maine’s presidential election as the state’s high court is under time pressure to rule with a key ballot deadline looming in less than a month.
4 years ago Tree Farm award winners Wicopy Woods hold sneak peak tour amid COVID concerns SEBEC — In ordinary times, the Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year hosts Forestry Field Day, a highly anticipated, festival-like event sponsored by Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Tree Farm.
4 years ago Former Hibbard owner supports staff during pandemic DOVER-FOXCROFT — “On behalf of Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I want to warmly thank Jane Hibbard-Merrill for showing her support to our staff during challenging times,” said Administrator Aaron Thomas.
4 years ago PRYMCA receives grant for heating/air system DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5,434,400 to help eight essential community facilities in rural Maine.
4 years ago Family consignment boutique Repeat After Me serves and gives back to the community DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than a year Repeat After Me, a high end family consignment shop, has provided next to new items at affordable prices.
4 years ago New sheriff’s patrol building up and running DOVER-FOXCROFT — Officers with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office patrol and investigation divisions are now working out of a new building at the former Key Bank location on Hudson Avenue in Guilford.
4 years ago $2.6M in federal funds awarded to EMDC to diversify region’s economy, retain and create jobs EMDC to host virtual Information session for interested businesses, nonprofits and partners 10 a.
4 years ago ‘Let’s Talk About It’ banners prompt domestic abuse discussion A quick look at the windows of many businesses in Dover-Foxcroft, as well as down Route 7 in Dexter and Newport, shows a 4- by 2-foot banner featuring a woman’s portrait filling most of the space, a short quote of theirs and the words “Let’s Talk About It.
4 years ago Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble brings masks, puppets and comedy to Monson MONSON — Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble, Monson Arts and The Center Theatre, will present the FAFALO! outdoors behind Tenney House in Monson at 2 p.