ORONO — About 13,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, glaciers that pushed arctic plant life across the northern hemisphere receded and left some behind on mountain tops in the Northeastern U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The last few weeks of summer vacation is a vulnerable time for children and families who experience food insecurity.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff There’s a long history in Maine of larger than life outdoorsmen and women, like Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, a sportswriter who in 1897 became the first registered Maine guide; Albert “Jigger” Johnson, a colorful western Maine lumberjack; Wilmot “Wiggie” Robinson, a master Maine guide from the Katahdin region; and Bud Leavitt, longtime outdoors writer for the Bangor Daily News.

CAMDEN –  The Board of Directors of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Camden National Bank (together, “Camden National” or the “Bank”), announced the appointment of Simon Griffiths, 50, as the successor to current President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Dufour, 63, effective Dec.

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation presents Yellow Brick Road A Tribute to Elton John live in concert Friday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School is participating in Special Provision II.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange awarded four SAD 4 area college students Minnie Welts Bridge Scholarships of $500 each for the 2023-24 school year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The last 2023 Ten Cent Book Sale in the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be Thursday, Aug 31 from  9 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Sept.

DEXTER — On Wednesday, Aug.

MONSON — The Monson Gallery Store will have its grand opening on Friday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, the Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.

More than $56,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Piscataquis County.

GREENVILLE — Over the last few months, the Greenville Select Board has been discussing the Greenville Business Center on Spruce Street and the possibility of development on the parcel after several parties expressed interest.

GREENVILLE – A MEMIC forest operations safety consultant participated in the 27th annual Game of Logging on Saturday, Aug.

HALLOWELL — The Maine Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has received a $40,000 donation from You Never Walk Alone Inc.

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to offer the 6th annual chainsaw safety workshop.

GUILFORD — The Guilford Bed and Breakfast is a lovely, historic landmark in the town of Guilford operated by Wendy and Michael Denney for the past five years.