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Nearly 1,000 packages of food collected for Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital 12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive

GREENVILLE — With the holidays and long winter months approaching, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the Greenville community, and the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club came together to fight food insecurity in the region.

Husson University announces free tuition for students in Penobscot County

BANGOR — Husson University President Lynne Coy-Ogan has announced a new scholarship that will allow qualified students from Penobscot County to attend Husson University tuition-free thanks to the generosity of the Cyr family.

Holiday tree lights up to support local healthcare and celebrate loved ones and caregivers

GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital kicked off the holiday season and honored and remembered friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.

PACC and Old Town Orono YMCA sign letter of intent

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A big step was taken in the efforts of the Piscataquis Area Community Center to open at the former Piscataquis Regional YMCA facility at 48 Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft.

Stephen King’s Zone Corp radio stations will cease broadcasting this month

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Zone Corporation, Stephen King’s radio station company, announced on Monday, Dec.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

Milo Garden Club Christmas party Dec. 10

MILO — The Milo Garden Club Christmas party will be held on Tuesday, Dec.

Guilford tree lighting set for Friday

GUILFORD — The annual Guilford Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.

Parkman Grange kids’ Christmas party

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

Maine has taken a major step to preserve iconic 207 area code

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has taken a major step to preserve its iconic 207 area code for years to come.

Kris Kringle’s Market Dec. 7

MONSON — Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec.

NAMI Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation: A partnership transforming youth mental health

AUGUSTA — Since 2018, the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has provided indispensable support to NAMI Maine, enabling significant strides in youth and family mental health education across the state.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

SeDoMoCha recognizes Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha’s second Student in the Spotlight assembly was held on Tuesday, Nov.

A Maine factory is selling a new product to get PFAS out of crops

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A new twist on an ancient agricultural practice is playing out at farms throughout Maine and the nation.

Hope Garden takes root at Foxcroft Academy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next spring tulips will rise from a small garden next to the sidewalk on West Main Street, just a few steps away from Foxcroft Academy.

Penquis Valley School winter concert Dec. 5

MILO — On Thursday, Dec.

Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9M in projects

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Nov.

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