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Emery family makes memorial donation to PCSWCD’s Teen Wilderness Expedition program

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is celebrating our eighth year of offering Teen Wilderness Expedition — a program designed for youth ages 12-16 to experience the outdoors and deepen their connection to and understanding of natural resources through recreation and exploration.

Milo Elementary’s McEwen earns top Piscataquis County teaching honors

AUGUSTA – Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2022 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol Building on May 12.

GFWC Miosac Club makes May baskets for Hibbard’s

Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club MAY BASKET DELIVERY – GFWC Miosac Club member Minnie McCormick, left, presents May baskets to Kathy Dyer at Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 47 percent over past 10 days

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen 47 percent over the past 10 days.

Piscataquis residents haven’t had regular state services since 2007

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County residents haven’t had regular access to state services since 2007, when a health services office in Dover-Foxcroft shuttered.

Dover-Foxcroft to put a block on its new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board is expected to block parts of a new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance that is adversely affecting another group of people.

The house $300K will buy you in different parts of Maine

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff One-day sales and multiple-bids can prove daunting to prospective home buyers, and price and location don’t always tell what they are getting for the money.

Milo museum ups its dinosaur contingent

MILO – When the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum reopens for the season on Sunday, May 15, visitors will be greeted by a dinosaur.

SAD 4 selects group to represent proposed regional high school

GUILFORD, Maine — School Administrative District 4 has selected four school board members to serve as its representatives on a new board for a proposed regional facility that consolidates at least three area high schools.

Maine Woods Explorers is back

GREENVILLE – After a 2-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the return of Maine Woods Explorers.

Some Dover-Foxcroft residents don’t want an opioid treatment center in town

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A meeting about a proposed opioid addiction treatment office in Dover-Foxcroft erupted into a debate Thursday over whether such a facility would help or hurt the town.

Maine Highlands FCU contributes to Milo Historical Society through Caring for Community fundraiser

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – The Milo Historical Society recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

Valley Grange to celebrate communities

GUILFORD – Valley Grange has considered May “Community Month” for a number of years.

Moose Mainea 5K/10K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run return

GREENVILLE – Destination Moosehead Lake is celebrating spring with Moose Mainea.

County Democrats collect for local food cupboards, World Central Kitchen

MILO – The Piscataquis County Democrats’ mission this past year has been to feed those living with food insecurity.

Brownville Big Truck Show May 21

BROWNVILLE – The Brownville Days Committee is planning a Brownville Big Truck Show for 10 a.

UMaine-Farmington graduates

FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated a festive, in-person Commencement ceremony May 7 for the Class of 2022.

SAD 41 directors approve $10.8 million 2023 budget

District budget meeting set for June 6 MILO – A proposed 2022-23 SAD 41 budget totaling $10,839,851 was approved by the school board during a meeting at the Penquis Valley School on May 4.

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