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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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Little-known mortgage could make homebuying more affordable

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A type of loan that gives homebuyers a lower initial interest rate is coming back into fashion as lenders try to make home ownership more affordable in the midst of high interest rates.

Penquis partners with Versant Power to provide bill credits

Penquis has partnered with Versant Power for Power Match, a charitable matching program that will provide electricity bill credits to customers in need.

Donations sought for SAD 4 Santa Project

Santa and the Parkman Grange need your help to fulfill the wishes of the kids in MSAD 4.

Maine close to inking land use agreement for rural north

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine officials are close to finalizing a land use agreement that supporters said would protect one of the most rural corners of the country from overdevelopment years after environmentalists raised concerns about McMansions rising in the area.

Greenville community disappointed in ski resort plans falling apart

GREENVILLE — Community members who hoped for a redeveloped ski resort and flourishing Moosehead Lake region are disappointed that the developer has halted the ambitious project.

Partnership provides nearly 120 food boxes for veteran families

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED — Wilderness Walk for Warriors, Tradewinds Market, American Legion Post 41, and the Unit 41 Auxiliary worked together to provide food boxes to 118 Piscataquis County veteran families on Saturday, Nov.

Theatre receives $5,000 for Giving Tuesday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that it has received a $5,000 matching pledge to be used on Giving Tuesday.

Property owner blames Moosehead resort demise on lack of money

An ambitious project to redevelop a Moosehead Lake region ski resort crumbled because the developer’s financing collapsed, according to the property owner.

Holiday tree lightings celebrate loved ones and caregivers while supporting patient care

Northern Light Health will present two community holiday tree lightings in Piscataquis County this year.

New name and location for Green Door Gallery

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We have some news to share with you! In the near future Green Door Gallery will be changing its location to 5 Central Avenue and its name to Green Door Custom Frame Shoppe.

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