A committee dedicated to consolidating at least three high schools in central Maine into one modern regional facility that would be the first of its kind in the state is close to adopting a governance structure.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.

The SAD 4 Santa Project which provides coats, boots, and toys to local kids can really use your help.

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s new U.

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Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays.

GUILFORD — With the coronavirus case numbers improving, SAD 4 officials have opted to keep the Safe Return to School Plan as is, meaning masks will remain optional in accordance with the wishes of parents or/guardians.

BREWER — Ensuring you always have access to your COVID-19 vaccination information just got easier.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Friday night cooking fire left a two-story house in Dover-Foxcroft largely unaffected besides a damaged microwave and the lingering smell of smoke.

The Maine School Boards Association awarded Distinguished Service Awards this year to Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Maine CDC Director Dr.

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff As heating prices continue to rise and winter approaches, Gov.

HARMONY — Game wardens are offering a $3,000 reward to catch a poacher.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A decade-plus disagreement over winter maintenance of the Blanchard Road in Shirley between the town and a resident will likely now be headed to court for a solution.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Community Foundation celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Piscataquis County Fund, one of the organization’s 15 funds that support grantees from each county.

DEXTER — Thirteen members and one 3-year-old grandchild attended the Oct.

By David Marino Jr.

GUILFORD — More than 100 participants biked, walked and ran together to cover more than 500 combined miles of loops, all to benefit Friends of Community Fitness, on Saturday, Oct.