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Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade celebrates municipal merger

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.

National trainers to provide domestic violence and HIV training

The National Network to End Domestic Violence will be providing a two-day training for local advocates using the Positively Safe project curriculum on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV prevention.

Greenville to celebrate 30th annual Maine Forest Heritage Days

GREENVILLE — The 31st annual Maine Forest Heritage Days is scheduled for Friday, Aug.

Evans bill to amend law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

Maine Red Hot Dog Festival returns to Dexter on Saturday

DEXTER — The Maine Red Hot Festival will be back in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug.

Funding available for organizations that support LGBTQ+ Mainers

Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.

Cases of Lyme, other tick-borne disease surge again in Maine

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Free backpacks and school supplies

GUILFORD — Middletown Assembly #25 International Order of the Rainbow for girls will host an afternoon of free backpacks and school supplies for all K-12 students on Saturday, Aug.

Judge approves sale of shuttered Hampden trash plant

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily New Staff A Penobscot County judge has cleared the sale of a shuttered Hampden trash plant to a group of Maine cities and towns, marking an important step toward reopening the facility that’s sat dormant for more than two years.

Friends of Community Fitness to unveil outdoor pickleball court

GUILFORD – On Thursday, Aug.

UMaine Extension offers Master Gardener Volunteer training, plus two new programs

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins Oct.

Maine innovator seeks partner to develop new technology for big tech

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dan Smith has been known by residents and business owners across Piscataquis County for over 15 years as “Dr.

Solutions sought for downtown Greenville parking issues

GREENVILLE — With many visitors coming to Greenville to enjoy the sites downtown as well as Moosehead Lake and other nearby natural attractions, parking spaces have become harder and harder to find for tourists and locals alike.

Watch for these signs that your well may be running dry during Maine’s drought

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Private wells in Maine are at risk of going dry thanks to ongoing drought conditions this summer.

Penobscot County administrator is leaving after less than 2 years on the job

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County’s top administrator has resigned after less than two years on the job, citing personal circumstances and a desire to be closer to family located across the country.

Smoker stolen from Bangor business discovered in Brownville woods

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A custom-made smoker worth approximately $12,000 that went missing from a Bangor business earlier this summer has been located.

Back to School Bash and Vaccination Fair

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The new school year is right around the corner, and there’s a lot to think about: school supplies, healthy lunches and snacks, required vaccines, bedtime routines, and more.

Evans endorsed by Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund

BANGOR — The Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment and pro-democracy candidates to public office, recently released its first round of endorsements for the general election on Nov.

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