3 years ago Dam reconstruction at Dover-Foxcroft water supply solves erosion and low flow issues GUILFORD — For the first time in decades, the pond that serves as Dover-Foxcroft’s water supply has a solid dam built for the future.
3 years ago Former Milo school official gets 3 years for sexually assaulting student A former school board member, teacher and coach from Milo will serve nine months and one day in prison for sex crimes involving a former student, according to the district attorney’s office.
3 years ago AARP Maine launches grassroots program to spur broadband connection at local levels PORTLAND – AARP Maine and the Maine Broadband Coalition have partnered to create the County Connector program to coordinate, across Maine’s 16 counties, an effort to urge local elected officials and town leadership to prioritize state and federal broadband funding that best serves each community and county.
3 years ago Legacy Extension garlic project keeps growing in Maine gardens For nearly a quarter century, Dave Fuller has been teaching untold numbers of people ages 5 to 90 how to grow hardneck garlic.
3 years ago For the 1st time in years, Maine Appalachian Trail volunteers will be able to shower on their days off By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff For the first time in seven years, the volunteers who maintain the Appalachian Trail in Maine will soon have a modern, comfortable and permanent place to spend their days off.
3 years ago It will take $27 million to expand internet in Piscataquis County, a new study shows It will cost an estimated $27 million to expand broadband coverage to unserved areas in Piscataquis County, according to a new broadband planning report.
3 years ago Maine Legislature will limit in-person meetings again in 2022 By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Leaders of the Maine Legislature on Friday released an initial schedule for a January return to the State House, again limiting in-person floor sessions, leaving lawmakers under a mask mandate and retaining virtual committee hearings.
3 years ago 2021 Find the Shop Local Tree contest winner Observer photo/Keri Foster FIND THE SHOP LOCAL TREE WINNER – Sue Killam, left, of Blanchard is the grand prize winner of the Piscataquis Observer’s annual Find the Shop Local Tree contest.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Select Board gives OK to demolish Lincoln Street property DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board authorized the demolition and removal of structures on the property at 72 Lincoln St.
3 years ago RSU 68 central office project to get underway DOVER-FOXCROFT – A week after residents of the four RSU 68 communities approved a referendum on Dec.
3 years ago EMDC announces annual award recipients BANGOR – At Eastern Maine Development Corporation ’s annual board meeting, EMDC announced its 2021 awards recipients.
3 years ago Dementia training for caregivers By Kristen Sutherland, Pine Tree Hospice Executive Director Giving care to someone with dementia is a complex and highly demanding labor of love.
3 years ago Center Theatre limits attendance for Christmas production DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that due to the surge in COVID cases in the community they are reducing the seating capacity for each performance of their Christmas production.
3 years ago Maine’s overlooked counties urged to think big after hitting the stimulus jackpot By Josh Keefe, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County, Maine, and Stafford County, Virginia, are home to slightly more than 151,000 people.
3 years ago Northern Light Health to provide COVID-19 booster doses to eligible teens BREWER – Northern Light Health is gearing up to provide vaccinations to eligible 16 and 17-year-olds following the recent announcement from the U.
3 years ago MaineCF’s Maine Theater Fund awards grant to Center Theatre The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater Fund has awarded $93,500 in grants to 20 organizations across the state.
3 years ago Foxcroft Academy quarter 1 honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Alan Abolnik Ribe, Filip Brkic, Grace R.