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PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Stearns

Dover Low Vision Group meets Dec. 3

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10 to 11:30 a.

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church celebrates 130 years in Brownville Junction

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — When the Canadian Pacific Railroad line through Maine was completed in 1888, workers on the railroad included local men and many from Canada.

New book explores the mythical Maine creatures you’ve probably never heard of

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Hampden resident Chris Packard spends his days teaching science at Bangor High School, where he uses evidence-based thinking and scientific data to educate students on biology.

Calendar of events

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

Kris Kringle’s Market Dec. 4

MONSON — Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will take place from 9 a.

‘Tis the season: Piscataquis communities prepare for holiday festivities

The end of November is close by, meaning Piscataquis County towns are gearing up for holiday celebrations that bring merry parades and visits with Santa, houses decked out in twinkly lights and a special kind of bliss to area children.

Art happenings at Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning on Thursday, Dec.

Gift card drive for survivors of domestic violence

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, is calling on the community to help the survivors and children in their Residential Program have a safe, happy winter, and holiday season.

Penquis receives $124K housing grant from USDA

Domestic violence groups change names

By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff What’s in a name? Quite a lot, according to New Hope For Women, the midcoast domestic violence project that was founded 40 years ago.

Maine law that removes voters from fledgling political parties is unconstitutional, judge says

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A federal judge on Nov.

Gingerbread house competition at Kris Kringle’s Market

MONSON — The Monson Kris Kringle’s Market Committee is sponsoring a Gingerbread House Competition on Saturday, Dec.

A bitter cold snap last winter helps explain why Mainers’ electric bills will be so high next year

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff A cold snap that froze much of North America in February is partially to blame for higher natural gas prices that are driving up the cost of electricity for Mainers next year.

USDA invests in Center Theatre, Patriarchs Club

United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities in 44 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes At Home Furniture Appliance & Bedding

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting welcomed At Home Furniture Appliance & Bedding to the community at its 16 Summer Street location during an early afternoon ceremony on Nov.

Holiday tree lighting celebrates loved ones and caregivers and supports patient care

GREENVILLE — The Lights of Life holiday tree in front of the Moosehead Marine Museum in Greenville will be illuminated to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.

Community helps CA Dean meet $500,000 campaign challenge

Grant from donor matched every donation and encouraged campaign support GREENVILLE — The Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Preserving the Promise Capital Campaign Committee announced on Nov.

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