2 years ago RSU 68, Foxcroft Academy connecting to solar power DOVER-FOXCROFT — The roof of the newly-opened Jim Robinson Field House on Foxcroft Academy’s West Main Street campus will be the site of a rooftop solar project.
2 years ago Commissioners OK boarding rate increase for prisoners outside of Piscataquis DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners agreed to raise the daily boarding rate for prisoners from outside the county during a meeting Tuesday.
2 years ago Program pairs lonely Maine seniors with cats that need homes DEXTER — A new adoption program that aims to boost the well-being of seniors who live alone pairs them with cats in need of homes.
2 years ago Deck the Halls Homes & Inns Tour GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful properties in Greenville decked out for the holidays on Saturday, Dec.
2 years ago Foxcroft Academy Key Club Festival of Stockings DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is holding its annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.
2 years ago Maine Highlands FCU names new president Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Wooten from her current role as executive vice president to president beginning in January.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft kids celebrate holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus DOVER-FOXCROFT — Area families packed the Dover-Foxcroft fire station for a visit with Santa and Mrs.
2 years ago County Democrats recognize Dr. Evans Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democrats THANKING DR.
2 years ago Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates to Greenville American Legion food bank Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union CREDIT UNION CONTRIBUTION — Dave Slagger, commander of the Cecil R.
2 years ago Mental health is worsening among Maine middle-school students More than a third of middle-schoolers in Piscataquis and Somerset counties reported feelings of sadness and hopelessness in 2021, exceeding the state average, according to data released last week.
2 years ago Dyer’s Hope House overwhelmed by kindness Photo courtesy of Dyer’s Hope House FOR DYER’S HOPE HOUSE — Dyer’s Hope House was overwhelmed by kindness at the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event on Nov.
2 years ago DRHS student government donation to benefit breast cancer patients Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School Members of student government at Dexter Regional High School raised funds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to go toward area individuals living with breast cancer.
2 years ago Two free holiday events in Guilford GUILFORD — The Guilford Bed and Breakfast will host a pair of free holiday events in December, “A Classic Holiday Sweet Treat Swap” on Sunday, Dec.
2 years ago Piscataquis County commissioners to cut 10 percent of funding for nonprofits DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners plan to slash 10 percent of grants for all nonprofit organizations, including its economic development group and regional food center, to lessen the burden on taxpayers, they said Thursday morning.
2 years ago Landlord liaison project Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
2 years ago Retired educators news DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago Theatre to present holiday musical DOVER-FOXCROFT — The holiday show “Kris Kringle The Musical” will open at 7 p.