By Ryan McLaughlinBDN Staff PARKMAN — A local man who got lost on the afternoon of April 21 while walking near his property was found safely that night, according to officials.

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The Piscataquis Public Health Coalition is again supporting National Drug Take Back Initiative Day on Saturday, April 30.

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Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties, celebrated National Volunteer Week April 10-16.

BREWER — Four members of GFWC/Miosac Club of Dover-Foxcroft attended the District 3 meeting and art show at Jeff’s Catering on April 9.

Photo courtesy of Tisbury Manor Chapter DAR Tisbury Manor Chapter DAR has elected a new regent.

Photo courtesy of Maine Senate Republican Office On April 5 Sen.

By Jason AgrellSpecial to the Observer Ten of 14 unorganized townships that submitted petitions to be removed from Maine’s “expedited wind zone” have been unanimously approved by the Land Use Planning Commission.

 Photo courtesy of Susan Killam Grade 7 Ridge View Community School Students of the Month were recently recognized for academic excellence, positive attitude and engaged learning.

BANGOR — The Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, the domestic violence resource center serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, hosted its annual meeting on March 24 at the Richard E.

VASSALBORO — Maine’s 14 newest troopers received their badges in ceremonies Friday at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.

By John HolyokeBDN Staff WINSLOW — Tom McKenney didn’t take a traditional path into a career as a Maine game warden.

By Anthony BrinoBDN Staff A new law will allow motorized recreational vehicle trails along certain rights of way of controlled-access highways.

Photo courtesy of Penquis Valley High School NHS On Feb.

GARLAND — An all-you-can-eat baked ham public supper will be held 5-7 p.

Photo courtesy of Susan Ramsey The Highlands Classical Trio is pleased to announce a new program of classical music to usher in spring.

  FORT KENT — A half dozen students from the region were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Maine-Fort Kent.