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Dover-Foxcroft restaurant closed indefinitely after attic blaze relights

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dover-Foxcroft restaurant is closed indefinitely after an attic fire that restarted after it was believed to be out.

Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications

Mainely Character is now accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools.

Firefighters battle blaze at Dover-Foxcroft restaurant

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dover-Foxcroft restaurant escaped a worse fate thanks to quick work of firefighters.

York County Community College announces fall honors

WELLS — York County Community College students are recognized each semester for their outstanding academic achievements.

December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Prouty Auto Body has been serving the region for five decades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For about five decades Prouty Auto Body has served the region as a full-service, locally-owned collision repair facility.

County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last month’s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.

Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.

Dexter council amends municipal medical insurance coverage

DEXTER — After discussing the item for several months, the Dexter Town Council formally approved a change in medical insurance coverage for qualifying spouses/family members of municipal employees during a Jan.

Maine Department of Education awards $1.8M in climate education professional development grants

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education awarded $1.

3,000 acres on Moosehead Lake protected from development

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A 3,000-acre swath of forest that had been eyed for a subdivision near Moosehead Lake has been permanently conserved with the help of the Forest Society of Maine and the Friends of Wilson Ponds.

Maine’s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

Modern Image Salon celebrates 25th anniversary

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Modern Image Salon celebrates 25 years in business this month, and owner Shari Sage wants to mark this milestone with an anniversary bash at Tap 62 from 5-10:30 p.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Maine is full of small waterfalls that take you by surprise

By Aislinn Sarnacki Waterfalls are magical, especially when you aren’t expecting them.

Penquis receives grant from Maine Cancer Foundation for treatment transportation

BANGOR – Penquis C.

SAD 41 may join community solar program

MILO — Next month the SAD 41 directors are scheduled to decide if the district will join a community solar program with Ampion.

Winter access to Lily Bay is limited

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff One state park is closed because of storm damage and access to another is limited due to a staffing shortage, according to a spokesman for the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.

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