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Photo courtesy of Kelly Sirimoglu DISTRIBUTING FOOD -- Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard volunteers distribute food to those in need on Aug. 4.

Photo courtesy of Kelly Sirimoglu DISTRIBUTING FOOD -- Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard volunteers distribute food to those in need on Aug. 4.

More working families are visiting food pantries in Maine’s poorest county

August 18, 2022

Piscataquis County’s food pantries are seeing an influx of new people as rising food and fuel costs have some Mainers seeking help for the first time. Some people have also spent or are no longer receiving pandemic support from employers, said Jenny Jones, Good Shepherd Food Bank’s community resource representative for eastern and northern Maine.

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Housing development eyed for Spruce Street in Greenville

GREENVILLE — Given recent real estate trends, the town of Greenville has been experiencing a lack of available middle-income housing.

Camden National Bank promotes Martel to executive president, chief technology officer

CAMDEN — William “Bill” Martel has been promoted to executive vice president and chief technology officer at Camden National Bank.

Saturday parade to celebrate Monson Bicentennial

The eighth monthly installment of Monson’s 2022 Bicentennial celebration is set for Saturday, Aug.

Piscataquis sheriff’s office to hire new patrol officer to cover Greenville

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County plans to bring a 12-year veteran of the New York Police Department on board at the sheriff’s office.

MaineCF grants available for land conservation, access

The Maine Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors.

Mainers can’t easily compare prices at hospitals as required by new federal law

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine patients have more access to information than ever in shopping for health care under a new federal law, but spotty compliance and confusing data layouts are still providing barriers.

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Photo courtesy of Sarah Sindo BLUEBERRY LEDGES – Katahdin Stream flows over the rocks at Blueberry Ledges.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Sindo BLUEBERRY LEDGES – Katahdin Stream flows over the rocks at Blueberry Ledges.

Hiking on this Baxter State Park trail marks the start of summer’s end

August 16, 2022

By Sarah Sindo When you think of August in Maine, what picture does your mind paint? I had been anticipating the turn of the calendar page and thinking about how I’d welcome the month. To me, August in the North Maine Woods means blueberry picking and the start of the end of summer.

Maine high school sports have no COVID protocols for the 1st time since pandemic start

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Jay Kemble held his first official practice as the new field hockey coach at Bangor High School on Monday evening.

Runners earn their hot dogs at Millside Fitness Bun Run

DEXTER — Again in 2022, the annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival kicked off with the Millside Fitness Bun Run 5K on Saturday, Aug.

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Castle Garden

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No surprise about Gagnon’s take on rent control

To the Editor; Matthew Gagnon looks at rent control from the landlord’s point of view.

Fix problems in the community. Don’t build more jail cells.

To the Editor; It recently came to my attention that Penobscot County officials have a plan that would spend millions of taxpayer dollars to expand the jail in Bangor.

Inflatable life jackets can be challenging

House should pass Inflation Reduction Act to help seniors

By Noel Bonam The hopeful eyes of seniors all across Maine are focused on Congress right now.

How Congress is addressing inflation, climate change and the deficit

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Calendar of events

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Saturday evening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Recycled Shakespeare Company returns to Dover-Foxcroft with “Much Ado About Nothing” at 6:30 p.

Seeds Early Learning Center open house Monday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Monday, Aug.

Maine wilderness airport caters to sportsmen pilots

By Ted Luebbers Two Falls Airport (ME79) located in Willimantic is well off the beaten path and offers not only good landing facilities but also a chance to fly-in and enjoy many of the outdoor activities this state has to offer.

Ireland awarded MaineCF journalism scholarship

ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND – The Maine Community Foundation’s Guy P.

UMaine Extension launches online Maine farmers market price report

Maine farmers can now access a new online tool to search for current market-specific price data to help refine their business plans, apply for financing or manage day-to-day operations.