BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 10, 2023
A fire destroyed the first Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Jan. 15, 1835, the day after it was dedicated. The congregation’s next church burned down Oct. 21, 1850. The third, built on West Main Street, was dedicated Oct. 22, 1851, has undergone many changes but still stands today. It’s where the church will celebrate 200 years with a series of events throughout the year. The congregation believes its first service was on Jan. 1, 1823. Modern improvements are taking place in the historic church as it prepares for the next century, including the installation of a solar panel array on the roof and other efforts to eliminate its carbon footprint to combat climate change.