18 hours ago Brownville Elementary will be awarded 100 new books as a ‘Rally to Read 100’ sweepstakes winner Reading Is Fundamental is proud to announce that Brownville Elementary has been selected as a winner of its “Rally to Read 100” sweepstakes, a six-month initiative designed to ignite a love of reading for students in grades PreK-5 across the country.
19 hours ago Foxcroft Academy to host Step-Up Day for eighth-graders DOVER-FOXCROFT — We are still in the midst of the 2023-24 school year but are rapidly approaching the summer season.
19 hours ago Camden National Bank ranked one of ‘World’s Best Banks’ by Forbes CAMDEN – Camden National Bank was named to Forbes 2024 World’s Best Banks List for the fourth consecutive year, one of 68 U.
2 days ago Yokom hired as executive director for Destination Moosehead Lake GREENVILLE — Steve Yokom has been hired as the executive director of Destination Moosehead Lake.
2 days ago Eight graduate from Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospital medical assistant course DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to announce that eight individuals have graduated from their 2024 medical assistant training program.
3 days ago 11-year-old Sangerville boys dies in ATV crash SANGERVILLE – The Maine Warden Service is investigating an ATV crash in Sangerville that took the life of an 11-year-old Sangerville boy.
3 days ago Man arrested during raid of illegal marijuana operation in Harmony By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff HARMONY — One man was arrested and thousands of unlicensed marijuana plants seized April 16 at a residence in Harmony.
3 days ago Milo Garden Club welcomes Duchesne MILO — At Milo Garden Club’s April 9 meeting, members and guests enjoyed a presentation by Bob Duchesne who shared fascinating stories about birds and surprising facts about Maine.
3 days ago Texas firm claims it’s owed $2M for work on Maine solar farms By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Texas-based company is suing multiple Penobscot County businesses for a total of nearly $2 million, claiming they did not pay for construction work it did at various solar installations.
4 days ago Estimated 40,000 view eclipse in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — An estimated 40,000 people viewed the total solar eclipse in Piscataquis County on the afternoon of Monday, April 8.
4 days ago Northern Forest Center offers grants to get youth active outdoors The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.
4 days ago Funding lags demand for Bangor-area meal delivery program By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.
4 days ago Four Maine eateries and chefs are nominated for James Beard Awards By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Nominees for the The James Beard Foundation’s prestigious 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards include four chefs and eateries from Maine.
5 days ago Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association is officially dissolved BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — After 42 years, the Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association has officially dissolved.
5 days ago A New York circus is coming to Dover-Foxcroft this summer DOVER-FOXCROFT — A New York-based circus will return to Maine in June for the first time in more than a decade.
5 days ago Bears are up a little early. Here’s how to avoid conflicts. By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s a little bit early, but one of Maine’s most iconic animals is awake and on the hunt for food.
6 days ago CMP warns of ongoing scams AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power is reminding customers to be aware and informed about potential scammers, and to never give personal information to callers or individuals they cannot authenticate as CMP representatives.
6 days ago MaineCF scholarship available to aspiring engineers High school seniors pursuing degrees in engineering may be eligible for the K.