barn fire luke gervais 3.jpeg Photo courtesy of Luke Gervais ATKINSON FIRE — The scene of a barn fire in Atkinson on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Photo courtesy of Luke Gervais ATKINSON FIRE — The scene of a barn fire in Atkinson on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Teenage boys help evacuate home during fire January 2, 2025 ATKINSON — The homeowners of an Atkinson home escaped harm after three teenaged boys responded to the scene early Wednesday morning, Jan. 1.
10 hours ago Camden National Corp. announces merger with Northway Financial CAMDEN – Camden National Corporation (“Camden National”) (NASDAQ: CAC), the bank holding company for Camden National Bank, announced the closing of its merger with Northway Financial, Inc.
10 hours ago These 2024 Maine laws could affect your homestead By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A number of agriculture-related laws passed this year were geared toward farmers, such as new rules for salmonella prevention, and monitoring at commercial egg farms; support for well-drilling to respond to droughts; and a new task force finding ways to support the state’s dairy industry.
11 hours ago Nominations open for State and County Teachers of the Year The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2025 County Teachers of the Year and the 2026 State Teacher of the Year.
1 day ago The new paid leave tax hitting Mainers in 2025, explained By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Working Mainers will notice lighter paychecks starting Wednesday, when a tax funding the state’s new paid family and medical leave program goes into effect with the new year.
1 day ago Penquis to host public information sessions on transportation needs Penquis is inviting community members to participate in public information sessions to share their input on local transportation needs.
1 day ago 5 big problems facing Maine policymakers in 2025 By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has a small population and a part-time Legislature, but state leaders and lawmakers have plenty of big problems to tackle in 2025.
PO-sphaffenreffer-1-25 – Copy Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 28-POINT PERFORMANCE — Penquis freshman Jake Haffenreffer goes up for two points during the fourth quarter of a Dec. 28 game vs. Greenville. Haffenreffer led all players with 28 points as the Patriot boys won 67-33. The Penquis girls followed with a 53-25 victory over the Lakers. Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 28-POINT PERFORMANCE — Penquis freshman Jake Haffenreffer goes up for two points during the fourth quarter of a Dec. 28 game vs. Greenville. Haffenreffer led all players with 28 points as the Patriot boys won 67-33. The Penquis girls followed with a 53-25 victory over the Lakers. Penquis sweeps Greenville on the court December 30, 2024 MILO — Penquis Valley High School would earn wins in both games in an interclass boys/girls basketball doubleheader on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 28.
5 days ago Millinocket Marathon & Half gives $20K in charitable gifts MILLINOCKET — Organizers of the Millinocket Marathon & Half are pleased to announce over $20,000 in charitable gifts to 16 local groups and organizations.
5 days ago PCHS’ Edes and Goulette have first-place indoor track performances ORONO — Piscataquis Community High School junior Ava Goulette and freshman Ava Edes both came in first in events at a Penobscot Valley Conference/Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet on Saturday, Dec.
1 day ago The case for fly fishing in the dead of winter By Kevin McKay, Maine Fishing Adventures It was 4:30 a.
1 day ago 10 Bold Predictions for 2025 By Matthew Gagnon Every year since 2011, I have closed out the year by making bold predictions for the year that follows, and this year will be no different.
3 days ago You can thank Jimmy Carter for Maine’s thriving craft beer industry By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Here in Maine we’ve come to expect that every business that sells beer — from gourmet markets to grocery stores to corner gas stations — will have at least one type of craft beer.
4 days ago Celebrating 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the people who make high-quality water flow By Michael Cummons A lot can change in 50 years, but the need for clean drinking water hasn’t.
2 days ago Walk-in mammograms to be offered in Milo and Corinth Maine’s only mobile mammography unit is about to achieve another new milestone: walk-in screenings offered to all women, without an appointment.
2 days ago 2025 can be a great year for health, wealth, and happiness Health, money, personal relationships and work top the list of New Year’s resolutions according to a 2024 Pew Research study.
3 days ago Dexter students, Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis prepare annual Christmas food boxes Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolCHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES — Early on the morning of Dec.
3 days ago Goodrich elected American College of Healthcare Executives Regent for Maine BREWER – Jennifer Goodrich, FACMPE, FACHE, has been elected to serve a three-year term as Maine Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives.
4 days ago MaineCF’s Piscataquis County Committee welcomes three new members Jane Stitham of Dover-Foxcroft, Maria Wooten of Bowerbank, and Thomas Watt of Greenville have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Piscataquis County Committee.