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PCSWCD receives grants to further conservation education and enhance the Williamsburg Forest

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District works hard to promote stewardship and provide resources to community members, arming the public with information and solutions to protect, promote and conserve natural resources.

UMaine Extension hires agricultural engineer

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has named Sumon Datta an assistant Extension professor and Extension agricultural engineer.

KeyBank awards $5,000 for Monson Arts scholarships

MONSON – Monson Arts has been awarded a $5,000 grant from KeyBank to support scholarships for 16 students from University of Maine colleges and the Maine College of Art and Design to attend workshops at Monson Arts this summer.

Whoopie Pie Festival will return in person on Saturday, June 25 after 2 years of being virtual

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The annual Whoopie Pie Festival, which draws thousands to downtown Dover-Foxcroft each summer, is returning on June 25 — and yes, that includes a whoopie pie eating contest.

Monson Arts awarded grant from National Endowment for the Art

MONSON – Monson Arts has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support “Working In Wood.

Bangor chamber’s annual award ceremony returns in style after 2-year hiatus

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Paper guitars and backstage passes greeted attendees at the return of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce’s annual award ceremony as guests took their seats atop the Maine Saving Amphitheater stage for a rockstar experience.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is returning to downtown Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, June 25.

Maine wild blueberry fields experience warming differently depending on location, season, time, UMaine study finds

ORONO – The location, season and the time of day influence how fast temperatures are rising at Maine wild blueberry fields due to climate change, according to a new University of Maine study.

Seeds art show

Photos courtesy of Seeds SEEDS ART SHOW – On June 2 the little (but lovely!) morning preschool program “Seeds” hosted an art show at its Dover-Foxcroft location.

Investments help Moosehead businesses expand and diversify to support region’s tourism economy

GREENVILLE – With the help of the Northern Forest Center’s Tourism Investment Program, Greenville will see new boat slips for residents and visitors, expanded lodging, expanded public amenities at the lakefront, and a new disc golf course.

Growing inventory offers hope for those entering Maine’s hot housing market

By David Marino Jr.

Wayside Grange & Theatre presents Mes Amis Band

Wayside Grange & Theatre is pleased to present Mes Amis at the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft.

Find the Whoopie Pie Contest winner

Observer photo/Keri Foster FIND THE WHOOPIE PIE CONTEST WINNER – Barbara Reed of Lake View Plantation, center, is the grand prize winner of the Piscataquis Observer’s annual Find the Whoopie Pie Contest.

New provider enhances diabetes care in Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome Rachel Koransky-Matson, DNP, FNP-C to its provider team.

Efficiency Maine spotlights the contributions of contractors that support success of Trust’s programs

FREEPORT – Efficiency Maine recognized the top-performing contractors that sell, install, and service high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs.

A holiday train that brings cheer to children and donates to food pantries will stop in Maine

BROWNVILLE — A holiday train decked out in twinkling lights — and equipped with a boxcar that transforms into a stage for performers — plans to stop in Piscataquis County this winter.

Penquis receives grants to support youth facing homelessness

Maine’s 1st regional high school faces major hurdle before it can get millions in state funding

GUILFORD — Local districts involved in Maine’s third attempt at a regional high school will need to cover the costs of an engineering study and other planning efforts before they can get millions in state funding to build the project.

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