2 years ago JD Foundation’s annual walk for suicide prevention set for June 3 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The JD Foundation will hold its seventh annual Walk/Run to Wake the Silence on the morning of Saturday, June 3.
2 years ago GFWC MIOSAC Club art show winners The GFWC MIOSAC Club presented its annual high school art show on April 28 at Foxcroft Academy in the art classroom.
2 years ago ‘Dover-Foxcroft Meet the Candidates Forum’ DOVER-FOXCROFT — In anticipation of the June Dover-Foxcroft municipal elections, the Highlands Regional Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine is hosting a nonpartisan “Meet the Candidates Forum” in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.
2 years ago Charleston man faces up to 20 years for role in multi-county drug trafficking scheme By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A Charleston man could serve up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding a drug trafficking operation in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.
2 years ago Maine hospital system has nearly solved its EMT shortage A program that launched in October 2021 has mostly reversed a major Maine hospital system’s shortage of emergency medical technicians after staffing dropped 30 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago RSU 68 directors approve $13.4M budget District meeting set for May 30 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The RSU 68 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $13,383,764 during a May 9 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.
2 years ago County Democrats gather for annual spring event and learn about consumer-owned power EAST SANGERVILLE — A large crowd was in attendance for the annual Spring Brunch Sunday hosted by the Piscataquis County Democrats on May 7.
2 years ago D-F officials revise accident billing rate schedule DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than seven years ago the town of Dover-Foxcroft adopted an ordinance enabling the municipality to charge fees to non-residents and non-property owners involved in accidents which require certain specified responses by the fire and police departments.
2 years ago GFWC Miosac Club plants pinwheels to prevent child abuse Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION — The GFWC Miosac Club planted pinwheels on April 18 at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church.
2 years ago UMaine School of Forest Resources named PCSWCD Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year Think back on an experience you had with an educator who took the time to connect you to opportunities outside of the classroom and to your local community.
2 years ago Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints O’Connor as interim president AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor to be interim president of the organization effective July 1.
2 years ago UMF graduates FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated the Class of 2023 on May 6 at a gala Commencement ceremony.
2 years ago Northern Light is offering sign-on bonuses up to $15K amid labor shortage Northern Light Health hospitals around the state are offering $3,000 to $15,000 sign-on bonuses to registered nurses in an effort to address Maine’s health care worker shortage.
2 years ago Rain forces Maine to close all ATV trails through Memorial Day By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff This spring, folks who enjoy journeying through the Maine woods on all-terrain vehicles will have to wait a bit longer.
2 years ago County extends internet rebate program DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County residents lacking internet can still have some financial assistance in connecting.
2 years ago SeDoMoCha School’s April Students in the Spotlight Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The SeDoMoCha School of Dover-Foxcroft held its April Students in the Spotlight award presentation on April 27, as educators selected students based on accountability.
2 years ago Free summer training to start a new career as a CNA DOVER FOXCROFT — Did you know that according to ONET (The Occupational Network), the annual median wage for a certified nursing assistant in Maine is $32,850 with a projected job growth of up 8 percent a year? The healthcare field was one of the top industries in 2020-21 and continues to grow.