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The pandemic has already fueled growth in Greenville. Some are hoping for more.

By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public Like so many parts of Maine, Greenville has experienced an inward migration during the pandemic.

One man’s retirement will stall denture work in Piscataquis County

Galen Larson sat in his brightly painted kitchen in Milo, his hands clasped on his wooden table.

Herrick recognized for half century of American Legion membership

Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 119 50 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP – A certificate for 50 years of continuous membership in the American Legion was presented by Post 119 of Guilford to Paul Herrick at the March 19 monthly meeting.

Penquis Valley Community Playground fundraising enters homestretch

MILO — An age-oriented playground has been in place behind Penquis Valley Middle School since last spring.

SeDoMoCha garden to bloom this summer

DOVER-FOXCROFT – This summer a garden at the SeDoMoCha School will be in full swing for both the school and larger community.

Hope springs into action with NAMI Maine

HALLOWELL – Hope blossoms as mental health becomes increasingly prioritized across Maine Communities.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center welcomes new executive director and prepares for growth

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Piscataquis Regional Food Center has announced the hire of new Executive Director Kelly Sirimoglu.

County Democrats food collection set for March 26

Piscataquis County Democrats continue to address the needs of local families by raising money for community food pantries and delivering non-perishable food items throughout the region.

Legislative committee advances Evans’ bill to bolster job growth in Maine’s forestry industry

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted March 15 to advance a bill sponsored by Rep.

Penquis Valley Middle School second trimester honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Liam Atkinson, Vegas Carey, Amara Driscoll, and Paeton Mitchell; honors: Julian Gauvin, Lillian Hatt, Byron Severance, Connor Smith, Joshua Stineford, Cole Watts, and Gage Yenchochic.

New federal funds could address health care shortage for generations

By David Marino Jr.

Penquis Valley High School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Alvin Robshaw, Emily McKinnon, Grady Atkinson, Hope Lovell, and Justin Chambers; honors: Angela Bryden, Benjamin Bouley, Bethany Clements, Desirea Stanley, Jonathan Paquette, Maxwell Osgood, Olivia Lagere, and Trinity Moulton-Moors.

Dexter Regional High School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Caitlyn Chabot, Nathan Fernald, Miles Gadwah, and Cole Smith; high honors: Clyde Day, Ricky Goodell, Jr.

Piscataquis Community Secondary School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Ruth Griffith, and Hailee Hartford; high honors: Jacob Beckwith, Hannah Dow, Kayden Gilbert, Sydney Hutchins, Elizabeth Kendall, Alexandria Maguire, Christina Maguire, Ben Martin, Jessie Mayberry, and Eden Samuel; honors: Grace Buehne, Matt Burdin, Matt Chadbourne, Dean Demmer, Taylor Folsom, Trevor Hathorn, MacKenzie Kain, Gianna Kopf, Aliyah Ouellette, Courtney Quimby, and Alex Shedd.

Foxcroft Academy second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Alan Abolnik Ribe, Filip Brkic, Grace R.

Calendar of events

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monson to celebrate bicentennial with dance

MONSON — Winter is finally in retreat and now it’s time to get out and shake a leg.

Highlands Classical Chamber Trio concert Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, March 19 at 4 p.

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