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Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals, schools, and communities partner for breast cancer awareness

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are teaming up with local schools and others in the community to spread awareness and encourage mammograms in October to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Atlantic salmon benefit from stream reconnection in Pleasant River Headwaters Forest

MaineCF announces rebrand, new logo

The Maine Community Foundation announces a new brand and logo that reflects the foundation’s future and mission to build a better Maine.

Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers named Chamber Business of the Year

The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Business of the Year award is Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers.

Committee continues work to determine future of Mayo Mill Dam

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Under the auspices of a steering committee, a partners team is working to consider the various possibilities and everything tying into the Mayo Mill Dam downtown on the Piscataquis River.

Republican calls for scrutiny of DHHS after 8 guardianship deaths

By David Dahl, The Maine Monitor A Republican lawmaker said the state’s top social services agency “deserves all the scrutiny we can muster” in light of a Maine Monitor investigation that found eight people in public guardianship died under unusual circumstances.

Penobscot County’s criminal case backlog is still one of the highest in Maine

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The backlog of criminal cases in Penobscot County is slowly easing after a spike caused by COVID-19 — but still remains among the highest in the state when compared with pre-pandemic numbers.

Northern Light Health Centers announce local flu shot clinics

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Northern Light Health Centers in Corinth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Sangerville encourage adults to get vaccinated against the flu at one of their upcoming flu vaccination clinics.

Greenville Planning Board looking at by-law amendments

GREENVILLE — The adjustments do not need to be made in the immediate future, but the Greenville Planning Board is looking to make a pair of amendments to its by-laws.

Farm animals in Piscataquis County infected with mosquito-borne virus

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Four farm animals in Piscataquis County have died after apparently contracting a mosquito-borne virus.

Two innovative Maine-based companies collaborate to enhance animal welfare in research rodents

GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing company based in Waterville, now offers an exclusive Non-Invasive Buccal Swab Service, developed with specialty swabs manufactured by Puritan Medical Products based in Guilford.

Monson radio tower to receive backup power system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the weekend storm that struck New England, consisting of what was once Hurricane Lee, the Monson Fire Department was responding to a number of calls in the town as well as the surrounding area these firefighters cover.

Bangor public hearing added to LUPC schedule for Wolfden application

By Kathleen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The Maine Land Use Planning Commission scheduled an additional public hearing location in Bangor regarding a Canadian junior mining company’s rezoning application for the Pickett Mountain mining project.

Strang presented with 2023 Gadabout Gaddis Cup Award

James Strang of Millinocket, long-time owner/operator of Katahdin Air Service (https://www.

Bangor Savings Bank promotes commercial leadership team

On the heels of receiving a Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award this August, Bangor Savings Bank today announces the promotion of three commercial banking leaders to serve in the Maine market: Diane Donaldson – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (York and Cumberland counties); Jarrod Guimond – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (Northern Maine); and Laura Huddy – SVP, director of Commercial Credit and Portfolio Management.

Efficiency Maine recognizes contractors and industrial consumers

Efficiency Maine recognized top-performing contractors that sell, install, and service high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, insulation, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs.

Maine TREE Foundation to honor 2023 Forest Award recipients

Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Austin H.

Center Theatre continues free after-school program

DOVER-FOXCROFT – On Tuesday, Sept.

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