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Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.

20th Procrastinators’ Craft Fair Dec. 14

SANGERVILLE — The pandemic interrupted the event, but the Procrastinators’ Craft Fair is back for its long overdue 20th year.

UMaine research study on food insecurity, protein intake seeks participants 60 years and older

Adults 60 years and older who attend the group lunches at the Community Cafes in Calais and Milo are invited to participate in a University of Maine research project on the relationship between protein intake and food insecurity among people living in rural Maine.

UScellular donates $5,000 in presents for Penquis’ Community Kids Program

BANGOR – This holiday season, UScellular is giving back to the community by donating $5,000 worth of holiday presents for the Community Kids Program with Penquis Community Action Program to support its mission of alleviating and eliminating the causes of poverty.

Memorial wreath ceremony on Thursday

MONSON — On Thursday, Dec.

New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.

SAD 41 revising social worker vacancy into counselor position

MILO — The current near $11.

Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative

BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.

RSU 68 officials to start work on 2025-26 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the calendar year nearly over, RSU 68 officials will soon begin work on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club Festival of Stockings Dec. 14-15

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its 4th Annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.

Calendar of events

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

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.

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