The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Route 6/15 in Jackman has reopened after heavy rainfall washed it out and forced its closure.

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Rep.

FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.

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

The National Network to End Domestic Violence will be providing a two-day training for local advocates using the Positively Safe project curriculum on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV prevention.

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

DEXTER — The Maine Red Hot Festival will be back in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug.

Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

GUILFORD — Middletown Assembly #25 International Order of the Rainbow for girls will host an afternoon of free backpacks and school supplies for all K-12 students on Saturday, Aug.

GUILFORD – On Thursday, Aug.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dan Smith has been known by residents and business owners across Piscataquis County for over 15 years as “Dr.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Golfers, registration is open for Pine Tree Hospice’s 15th annual Golf Open on Saturday, Aug.

The Moosehead Lake region is one of Maine’s greatest gems, with stunning vistas, endless recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat, a close-knit community, and rich cultural history.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Private wells in Maine are at risk of going dry thanks to ongoing drought conditions this summer.