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Small Business Administration encourages Mainers to shop local this holiday season

Gov. Mills declares Nov. 24 as ‘Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day’

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced that Gov.

Maine Credit Unions launch Meals for Mainers fundraiser during the holiday season

To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.

Bangor Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker in a Nutshell’ returns to the Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of a cherished holiday tradition, as Bangor Ballet brings its captivating performance of “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” back to Dover-Foxcroft.

Piscataquis County hospitals and healthcare professionals recognized as Maine Rural Healthcare Community Stars

AUGUSTA — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital and Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, CPHQ, a healthcare leader from Northern Light Mayo Hospital were among a handful of organizations and individuals honored as Rural Healthcare Community Stars at a National Rural Health Day ceremony at the State House on Nov.

PCHS inducts 10 into National Honor Society

Photo courtesy of PCHS PCHS NHS INDUCTEES — The Piscataquis Community High School 2023 National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Oct.

US News & World Report ranks PCES 30th among Maine schools

GUILFORD — Among 219 Maine elementary institutions, Piscataquis Community Elementary School has been ranked 30th by US News & World Report.

PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.

Three Rivers Kiwanis craft fair Nov. 25

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a craft from 9 a.

Unitarian Church to honor Penobscot culture

SANGERVILLE — Please join the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville & Dover-Foxcroft on Sunday, Nov.

USDA reminds farmers and ranchers to vote in Piscataquis committee election

Free Thanksgiving meal at Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church

DOVER-FOXCROFT – A free community Thanksgiving meal will be served at noon on Thursday, Nov.

Optional end of intervention time is off to a good start at PCHS

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School recently enabled the end of day Tuesday to Thursday, 45-minute Response to Intervention time to be optional for eligible grade 11-12 students who have parental permission and do not have commitments during this timeframe.

Calendar of events

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

Community Fitness receives grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support children’s STEM & sensory education room

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has received a $4,200 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its new STEM & sensory education room for children.

Camden National Bank employees collect donations for nonprofits

CAMDEN – Camden National Bank has announced a community donation of more than 9,000 school supplies to nonprofits across Northern New England.

Upcoming events at Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Central Hall Commons is excited to share all of the fantastic events and activities this fall.

Pine Tree Hospice celebrates 38th anniversary

GUILFORD — Pine Tree Hospice’s 38th anniversary celebration took place on Nov.

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