By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County will pay a total of $100,000 to reserve land on which it hopes to build a new jail.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The Good Shepherd Food Bank and other food assistance programs will get a $1.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that it will be offering special daytime performances of its production of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” for area schools and homeschool groups on Tuesday, Dec.

SANGERVILLE — Two Knights Brewing Company was recently awarded a $100,000 State of Maine Community Development Block Grant economic development program grant to help business expand by purchasing canning equipment, which would allow for Two Knights Brewing Company beer to be sold in area stores.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eastern Area Agency on Aging services will now be more easily accessible in Piscataquis County.

AUGUSTA — In recognition of her commitment to expand student aspirations and address Maine’s education workforce challenges, Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry — who formerly held the same position in the Greenville-based School Union 60 — has been named Maine’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Maine School Superintendents Association.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Andrea Thurlow and Cindy Freeman Cyr, representing Piscataquis County Democrats, visited the Piscataquis Regional Food Center on Oct.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library As November drops, you may ask yourself, “Well, how did I get here?” Incredulous that once again we’re rushing around prepping for winter — with the holidays anxiously waiting in the wings.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to announce that Kyrsten Sutton, MD, has successfully met the criteria and passed the examination necessary to earn The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner certification.

Most emergencies strike close to home, from severe storms to high snowfall and floods, and communities rely on many forms of preparation and response to get through them.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health’s new leader is confident that he can help bring long-term sustainability to the struggling health system.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff More than 250,000 people have toured the inside of Magan Reese’s home since she put it up for sale.

MILO – Mark and Eryn Savard, founders and owners of the new Three Rivers Residential Care Home in Milo, felt a burden to create a family-oriented assisted living facility that offers nutritious meals and personalized support with daily activities for individuals who need assistance but do not require the intensive medical care provided in a nursing home.

By Paul Koenig, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News was named the state’s best daily newspaper for the second year in a row at the Maine Press Association’s annual conference Saturday in South Portland.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 fiscal year county budget and 2026-27 fiscal year Unorganized Territory budget at 6 p.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Food stamps won’t be issued in Maine, or any other state, starting next month.

Photo courtesy of T-MobileT-MOBILE DONATION — T-Mobile presented a $25,000 check to Dexter Regional High school during halftime of the Tiger football game vs.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In just three years since assuming full ownership of the grocery store in downtown Guilford, the former Goulette’s IGA and Whitney’s Market, Eli’s Market and owner Eli Dunfee have been chosen as the 2025 Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.