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Credit agencies see more risk for Northern Light Health after $130M loss

By Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public Two credit rating agencies have just lowered their assessments of one of Maine’s biggest health care organizations, Northern Light Health, after it ended last year with an operating loss of more than $100 million because of a variety of staffing and operating challenges.

Maine credit unions reach new fundraising milestone in the fight to end hunger

Credit union representatives from across Maine came together Feb.

Schoodic Lake Fishing Derby returns this weekend

Observer file photo/Jeannette Hughes CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY WITH SOME ICE FISHING — Then 13-year-old Nathaniel, left, and Brody — who celebrated his ninth birthday on Feb.

Penquis Valley MS students, staff testify in Augusta on need for recess

How would you feel if you were not allowed fresh air from 8 a.

AARP Maine announces virtual listening tour throughout state

PORTLAND — One year ago, AARP Maine sponsored its first virtual “listening tour” of our state, and heard a wealth of concerns, suggestions, and ideas from AARP members and non-members alike.

Milo looking to start planning on $6.3M public safety building

MILO — Last month the town of Milo was awarded $6,375,000 in federal monies to construct a new public safety building to house the fire, police and public works departments.

Senate Republicans unveil legislation to overhaul the state’s welfare and unemployment insurance systems

AUGUSTA – Senate Republicans unveiled sweeping legislation during a press briefing on Feb.

SAD 41 officials looking at preliminary budget numbers

MILO — SAD 41 received its preliminary state subsidy figures late last month from the Maine Department of Education, which were presented to the school board during a meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Feb.

Free tax preparation assistance available for eligible households

BANGOR — Penquis and Eastern Maine CA$H are again providing free tax preparation services to eligible households at sites in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.

How’s your heart? Northern Light Health will ‘Go Red’ on Friday

BREWER — Northern Light Health organizations from Portland to Presque Isle will “Go Red for Women,” encouraging employees and all Mainers to wear red on Friday, Feb.

UMA teacher leaves job to represent people who can’t afford lawyers

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Bry Martin is doing something that few are doing these days — he volunteers to represent people in court who are facing jail time but cannot afford to pay a lawyer.

Acadia FCU offers $6,000 in scholarships to 2023 graduating seniors

As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.

Oratory speaker from Western Maine wins local American Legion Posts contest

MILO — Department of Maine American Legion asked Posts such as Post 41 in Milo and Post 92 in Brownville and others around the state on Jan.

County Democrats food drive on Saturday

Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democrats FOOD DRIVE — The Piscataquis County Democrats will have a food drive at party headquarters at 25 North Street in Dover-Foxcroft from 10 a.

Piscataquis County healthcare boards welcome new members

Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to welcome new members to their Boards of Trustees.

MaineCF invites grant proposals from Piscataquis County nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations in Piscataquis County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

Piscataquis County is asking students to design a logo for the county

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County is inviting students of all ages to design a logo or seal that celebrates the area’s heritage and beauty, and one that officials can use on documents, business cards and in other places.

SAD 41 officials to start work on 2024 budget

MILO — With the new year underway, SAD 41 administrators have started to work on the district budget for the 2023-24 academic year.

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