ORONO — Ask anyone who frequents the forests of New England and they will likely speak of unwelcome companions — ticks.

RENSSELAER, New York – The American Building Materials Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Rod Wiles, vice president of human resources at Hammond Lumber Company, as chair of the Federal Legislative Committee.

PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester, recognizing 234 students for their outstanding academic achievements.

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre will host a special screening of the documentary film “Building Hope”, which explores the complex issues surrounding homelessness in Maine.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “Going once, going twice, sold!,” shouted Auctioneer Suzanne Raymond as members bid on beautifully wrapped packages at a recent meeting of the GFWC/Miosac Club.

To encourage students in Maine who are exploring careers in journalism, the Maine Press Association each year awards MPA scholarships to current university students and high school seniors planning to attend college in the coming year.

Public hearing will be Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomed a special delivery on Tuesday, Jan.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School Street, will have Family Fun Night on Thursday, Jan.

BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s, dean’s, and honors lists for the spring 2024 semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

MILO — The Milo Garden Club will hold its January meeting at noon — soups and dessert furnished by the committee — at the Kiwanis Building on Tuesday, Jan.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT – A week into the new year, RSU 68 officials are working on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Vicki Alward to executive vice president, chief operating officer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Join us for a heartwarming event in February as the Piscataquis Regional Food Center hosts its inaugural Cold Hands & Warm Hearts Luncheon.

With winter weather upon us and temperatures starting to drop, UScellular is reminding smartphone users about the potential effects extreme cold can have on their devices.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a record-breaking number of tick-borne disease cases in 2024 for a second year in a row.