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Dexter Garden Shed Project for seniors continues

DEXTER – Through the generous nature of area groups,Tri-County Technical Center, residents, and businesses, area senior citizens will continue to benefit from the Joe Sherburne Memorial Garden.

Moosehead ski resort developers ask that public hearing on project be denied

The developer and partners involved with a proposed year-round ski resort on Big Moose Mountain in Piscataquis County have asked the state not to hold a public hearing on the project.

UMaine Extension hosts webinar about mushroom cultivation Feb. 25

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about mushroom cultivation from noon to 1:15 p.

Piscataquis residents fear region could ‘become Bar Harbor’ with new Moosehead ski resort

Neighbors of a proposed $113.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $80K for EMDC to support entrepreneurs

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — Snow and more snow! And more snow tonight Feb.

PCSWCD to host contractor certification course in Monson

MONSON – The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Basic & Advanced Training in Erosion & Sediment Control Practices course on Thursday, March 3 in Monson from 8 a.

District American Legion meeting Feb. 19

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The American Legion 14th District – Piscataquis County — will hold its regular meeting in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, Feb.

UMaine Extension 4-H offers sessions for aspiring volunteers

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online information session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers, 7–8 p.

SAD 46 classes adjusted to new standard operating procedure

DEXTER – For more than a month, SAD 46 and other school units across Maine have been holding classes in accordance with the Maine CDC’s and Maine Department of Education’s revised standard operating procedure since students returned after the holiday break.

If you’re new to ice fishing, here’s what you need to know

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Ice fishing in Maine presents unique challenges.

Calendar of events

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

Milo Select Board explores options for new public safety building

MILO — The town of Milo wants to build a public safety building to house its police, fire and public works departments.

Waldo County brothers in their ‘happy place’ training and racing sled dogs

One brother to race in Greenville on Saturday By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff Caleb Hayes, 17, and Christian Hayes, 15, have an unusual hobby for high schoolers: they train and race teams of sled dogs.

Piscataquis commissioners deny request for broadband funding in favor of radio upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners rejected a request for $5,000 that would have allowed the county’s economic development council and a consulting firm to proceed with a broadband expansion project.

Evans introduces bill to strengthen job growth in Maine’s forestry industry

AUGUSTA – Rep.

Penobscot County Bar Association essay/art contests

BANGOR — In connection with its yearly Law Day Contest, the Penobscot County Bar Association is giving away two $500 prizes and two $250 prizes to the high school students within the county who submit the best essays and artwork reflecting on the dynamic nature of the U.

Registration opens for 2022 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Annual event set to return Saturday, June 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Organizers of the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival announced Tuesday that they are moving forward with plans to have the festival in person, on Saturday, June 25 in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

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