3 years ago Public workshop for D-F community resilience self-evaluation DOVER-FOXCROFT – The town of Dover-Foxcroft with the approval of the selectboard and support of the Climate Action Advisory Committee is applying to join the Maine Community Resilience Partnership, a program of the state of Maine to assist communities in transition to clean energy and to become more resilient to effects of climate change.
3 years ago $141,000 in MaineCF transportation grants will benefit older Maine people Programs that assist older Maine people with transportation received a total $141,000 in grant funding in 2021 through the Maine Charity Foundation Fund and three donor-advised funds at the Maine Community Foundation.
3 years ago Piscataquis County Extension Association annual meeting online Jan. 10 The Piscataquis County Extension Association annual meeting will be held online Monday, Jan.
3 years ago Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine programs help the community The Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine have had a busy year for 2021.
3 years ago Tisbury Manor’s book is published Tisbury Manor has published a book! Our chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had been working on the “Revolutionary War Patriots Buried in Piscataquis County” for what seems like many years.
3 years ago Maine CDC & DOE update Standard Operating Procedure for schools AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) announced further revisions to the Maine CDC’s public health guidance for responding to a positive case of COVID-19 in schools.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft, Old Town school districts sue consulting firm for opioid-related costs Two Maine school districts filed a federal lawsuit this month against consulting firm McKinsey & Company, claiming the firm’s work for opioid makers fueled an epidemic that harmed children and increased the cost of special education.
3 years ago Employees of First National Bank raise money for 15 non-profits across Maine Employees of First National Bank raised $11,915 in 2021 through its Casual for a Cause program.
3 years ago Maine’s housing market became less affordable in 2021 By Lauren Abbate, Bangor Daily News Staff Higher prices and limited inventory made 2021 another tough year for Mainers trying to find an affordable place to live.
3 years ago Maine home prices will keep rising in 2022 despite higher mortgage rates By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The days of sub-3 percent mortgage rates will end next year as the Federal Reserve tries to combat inflation, making it more expensive to buy a home but only slightly cooling Maine’s hot real estate market, experts say.
3 years ago Maine state parks have record attendance for 2nd year in row By The Associated Press Maine state parks had a record number of visitors this year for a second year in a row.
3 years ago If you grow garlic in your Maine garden, thank this man By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff If you have ever grown garlic in Maine, you likely have David Fuller to thank.
3 years ago Healthy Living for ME offers workshops to help Mainers focus on wellness in the New Year This January, Healthy Living for ME is kicking off 2022 with several new workshop sessions.
3 years ago Dover Low Vision Group meets Jan. 7 DOVER-FOXCROFT— The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10 to 11:30 a.
3 years ago Piscataquis commissioners mull several options for use of ARPA funds DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners considered the use of $3.
3 years ago Long-time thespian and Center Theatre board member honored DOVER-FOXCROFT – As far as second acts go, David Dean’s has been a great one.
3 years ago Maine home sales continue downward trend in November as prices continue to rise By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fifth consecutive month in November, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.