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Lights of Life celebrates loved ones and caregivers and supports care close to home

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently kicked off this year’s Lights of Life program by illuminating two holiday trees at the hospital.

Gaw reaches 1,000-point milestone

GUILFORD — A childhood sports goal has been realized for Piscataquis Community School senior Brady Gaw.

How Piscataquis County became the state’s most popular housing market

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s most rural county is set to see the most homes sold per capita in the state for the third straight year.

Christine B. Foundation urges rapid fundraising to meet nutrition needs of cancer patients and families

The Christine B.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates food to six local backpack programs

DEXTER — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union recently donated nearly 800 pounds of non-perishable food to six local backpack programs serving students in the communities surrounding its branch locations.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays events

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

Pine Tree Hospice to host Death Café

GUILFORD — Talking about death won’t kill you! Pine Tree Hospice will host a monthly Death Café beginning Sunday, Dec.

Kris Kringle’s Market

MONSON — Looking for the perfect homemade Christmas gift or a pair of socks or a hat for yourself? Stop by Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market on Saturday, Dec.

This $2M Sebec Lake house has a recording studio in the basement

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Kelly and Peter Dennis bought their more than 8,100-square-foot house on Sebec Lake in Dover-Foxcroft in 2021, they didn’t plan on owning the largest estate on the lake.

Community support networks are growing in Maine. Here’s where to find help.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Although a deal has been reached to end the government shutdown that jeopardized SNAP benefits for thousands of Mainers, heating aid and other assistance programs are still feeling the impact of a lack of federal funding.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Maine Health Care Association, Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program honor long-term care staff

WATERVILLE — The Maine Health Care Association and the Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program honored 20 long-term care workers with the Excellence in Long Term Care Award at Thomas College’s Spann Student Commons.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

Pine Tree Hospice offers free listing of private duty care providers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice, a non-medical, non-profit volunteer hospice organization in Dover-Foxcroft, is inviting private duty care providers to be included in its free private duty provider directory.

12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive returns to fight food insecurity

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is kicking off its annual 12 Days of Gratitude employee and community food drive to support the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club’s Backpack Program.

D-F Congregational Church donates to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

Contributed photo FOOD CENTER CONTRIBUTION — The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church United Church of Christ held its annual Harvest Fair on Oct.

Sangerville Veterans Day ceremony

SANGERVILLE — The annual Veterans Day ceremony in Sangerville starts at 10:30 a.

Monson American Legion Veterans Day ceremony

MONSON — The Monson American Legion Post invites the public to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at the Post, 159 North Guilford Road, at 11 a.

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