5 years ago Gov. Mills orders many nonessential businesses to close to fight coronavirus Under the authority granted to her during a State of Civil Emergency, Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday issued an executive order mandating that all non-essential businesses and operations in Maine close their physical locations that are public facing, meaning those that allow customer, vendor or other in-person contact. The order also closes non-essential business sites that require more than 10 workers to convene in a space where physical distancing is not possible. Non-essential businesses and operations may continue activities that do not involve these types of in-person contact and convenings, and should facilitate the maximum number of employees working remotely.
5 years ago Thompson Free Library update Despite all the changes and uncertainty, the Thompson Free Library (TFL) in Dover-Foxcroft continues to offer resources and information to our patrons and the community especially through our Facebook page and website (thompsonfreelibrary.lib.me.us).
5 years ago Area schools extend closures until late April All five school districts in the region and most across the state have extended closures for at least another month. Closures initially slated to last for two weeks until the end of March will now last through the normally scheduled week of April vacation.
5 years ago If you run out of toilet paper, here’s what you can use instead With the novel coronavirus reaching pandemic levels, everyone has been stockpiling for the Centers for Disease Control’s recommended social distancing, self-isolation and self-quarantine, which could last for several weeks. That’s led to stores running out of products like hand sanitizer, hand soap and toilet paper.
5 years ago Maine courts cut back public hours to limit spread of coronavirus State and federal courts in Maine are reducing operations to help reduce community transmission of the coronavirus and to protect employees who interact with the public. Courthouses will remain open and sufficiently staffed to ensure access for those who request protection from personal violence and whose liberty interests are at stake, according to a statement issued Sunday by the judicial branch.
5 years ago Center Theatre 2nd screen delayed by coronavirus The Center Theatre had hoped to open the new 2nd screen in mid-April, but unfortunately that will no longer be possible. Due to the global COVID 19 pandemic, the Theatre is now closed and some of the vendors working on the second screen have had to push back their start dates.
5 years ago Schools in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties extend closures for a month Schools in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties will remain closed for at least another month, through the normally scheduled week of April vacation.
5 years ago Monson Arts brings artists into the classroom As part of its ongoing development of programs with area schools, Monson Arts sponsored two visiting artists in classrooms during the month of February.
5 years ago County Democrats caucus Piscataquis County Democrats gathered for party caucuses in 15 communities throughout the region on March 8. Close to 100 individuals rallied to Rise and Organize! in four locations including Greenville, Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft and Milo.
5 years ago Maine Agriculture in the Classroom gives grant to SeDoMoCha SeDoMoCha Middle School grade 6 social studies teacher Chris Miller received a $1,000 grant from Maine Agriculture in the Classroom. The grant is to purchase a portable aquaponics system for elementary classrooms and to upgrade the current system.
5 years ago Dover-Foxcroft COVID-19 municipal operational changes Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 the town of Dover-Foxcroft has made the following changes to its operations effective immediately:
5 years ago Gov. Mills orders stricter gathering limits Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced stricter limits on public gatherings on Wednesday, ordering restaurants and bars to stop dine-in service effective that day, banning social gatherings of more than 10 people and urging many private businesses to close.
5 years ago RSU 68 directors approve distance learning plan With school closed through at least Friday, March 27 due to the coronavirus pandemic, RSU 68 students will be learning via distance rather than in the classroom. The RSU 68 school board approved a formal motion to change the manner of instruction to distance learning while school is not in session, during an emergency meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 17 at the SeDoMoCha School.
5 years ago Area school districts close due to coronavirus All five of the region’s school districts will be closed through at least late in the month in response to the coronavirus.
5 years ago Maine virus response bill allows town meeting delays, gives Mills power over June primary Before adjourning on Tuesday because of the coronavirus, the Maine Legislature passed a package of bills letting municipalities and schools operate on current budgets through January and giving Gov. Janet Mills wide authority over the June primaries.
5 years ago County officials working through coronavirus conditions As the state and nation copes with the coronavirus and works to limit its spread, officials in Piscataquis County are handling conditions the best they can.
5 years ago D-F Kiwanis appeals to community for help feeding families in need It is absolutely amazing and so gratifying how the entire community comes together every year to provide for the children of our area at Christmas. Now an unexpected crisis is at our doorstep.
5 years ago PRYMCA to close until March 27 With an effort to support social distancing and reduce potential exposure to COVID-19 within the Piscataquis community, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA announced that the facility will close on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27.