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Landlord liaison project

Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

Retired educators news

DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.

Theatre to present holiday musical

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The holiday show “Kris Kringle The Musical” will open at 7 p.

Penobscot County sheriff’s deputies will start wearing body cameras

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff This time next year Penobscot County sheriff’s deputies will be wearing body cameras and have dashboard cameras in their cruisers as their law enforcement counterparts in Bangor, Brewer and Orono do.

‘Arts Around Town’ in Milo

MILO — Announcing a new program in Milo! The “Arts Around Town” project brings together adult and student arts with businesses in this small town.

Northern Light program is next step in checking in on well-being

BREWER — Northern Light Health is leading a statewide effort to deepen personal connection and improve the health of Mainers by putting purpose behind an often-overlooked question: How are you? The How Are You? movement brings to light that an important part of better health and healing comes through human connection.

Piscataquis County’s budget is increasing despite halting new hires

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next year’s Piscataquis County budget is likely to grow nearly 10 percent, but county officials say there still isn’t enough money for new positions that would alleviate stress for certain departments and tackle ongoing issues.

Got your deer yet? These historic Maine hunters did

Rural educators struggle meet student mental health with limited resources, UMaine study finds

Educators in Maine’s rural schools are struggling to meet the mental and emotional needs of their students due to a lack of resources, and institutional support, according to a new study from the University of Maine.

Camden National Bank receives ‘Lender at Work for Maine’ award from FAME for a 12th time

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its annual Showcase Maine event on Nov.

The pandemic led to more speeding on Maine’s rural roadways, UMaine study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic affected a lot of elements of life in Maine — including, apparently, how much drivers speed on the state’s rural roadways, according to a new study from the University of Maine.

Dine and discuss: A lifeline for your teen’s mental health

GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.

Penquis receives funding from TD Charitable Foundation Grant for free tax preparation

BANGOR – The TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to Penquis, the lead agency for Eastern Maine CA$H, to provide free tax preparation services and financial capability support to income-eligible families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.

Experience December at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn We’re swimming in the season of giving once again.

Social media group in Maine is refusing to publish snowy owl photos

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff If there is one thing snowy owls spending the winter in Maine don’t need, it’s paparazzi.

Judge who ruled in high profile Maine cases retires

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A judge who presided over the Queen City’s most horrific murder trial and whose decision over a transgender student’s access to a school bathroom helped change the law stepped down last week after nearly three decades on the bench.

Full day of fun to close Monson’s Bicentennial

MONSON — On Saturday, Dec.

UMaine Extension accepting applications for market garden training

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a comprehensive nine-month hybrid (online and in-person) training program for all beginning farmers.

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