19 hours ago Greenville Planning Board approves fence ordinance GREENVILLE — Since receiving requests from residents to help avoid potential conflicts between neighbors concerning fence issues, the Greenville Planning Board has been working on a fence ordinance for the community.
23 hours ago Northern Light CA Dean Hospital launches new mobile mammography service GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently improved access to potentially lifesaving mammography screening closer to home by launching a new mobile mammography service.
2 days ago 1 in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the total solar eclipse By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff One in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the April 8 total solar eclipse.
3 days ago National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27 On Saturday, April 27, Northern Light Health asks those in our community to join in the national effort to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient manner while also reducing the risk of medications getting into the wrong hands and causing harm or potential substance abuse.
4 days ago Greenville Planning Board continues work on multiple ordinances GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board has been busy working on several ordinances to get these ready for a vote at the annual town meeting on Monday, June 3 if applicable.
5 days ago Thompson Free Library offers free cards to non-residents thanks to generous donor By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce that all Piscataquis and Penobscot County residents will now be able to receive free library cards thanks to a sizable donation left by Paula Willoughby.
5 days ago Maine home sales increase for 2nd time after 31-month slide By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After a 31-month slide, Maine has seen home sales increase for two straight months.
5 days ago New podcast ignites conversation about climate sustainability in healthcare BREWER — On Earth Day and every day, Northern Light Health is igniting conversation around how climate change affects our patients, our staff, and our organizations, as well as why we should care enough to do something about it.
5 days ago The lesser-known bills Maine lawmakers did and did not pass this year By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Mainers who are not lawmakers, legislative staffers or lobbyists may have still been asleep around 6 a.
1 week ago Brownville Elementary will be awarded 100 new books as a ‘Rally to Read 100’ sweepstakes winner Reading Is Fundamental is proud to announce that Brownville Elementary has been selected as a winner of its “Rally to Read 100” sweepstakes, a six-month initiative designed to ignite a love of reading for students in grades PreK-5 across the country.
1 week ago Camden National Bank ranked one of ‘World’s Best Banks’ by Forbes CAMDEN – Camden National Bank was named to Forbes 2024 World’s Best Banks List for the fourth consecutive year, one of 68 U.
1 week ago Yokom hired as executive director for Destination Moosehead Lake GREENVILLE — Steve Yokom has been hired as the executive director of Destination Moosehead Lake.
1 week ago Eight graduate from Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospital medical assistant course DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to announce that eight individuals have graduated from their 2024 medical assistant training program.
1 week ago Texas firm claims it’s owed $2M for work on Maine solar farms By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Texas-based company is suing multiple Penobscot County businesses for a total of nearly $2 million, claiming they did not pay for construction work it did at various solar installations.
2 weeks ago Estimated 40,000 view eclipse in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — An estimated 40,000 people viewed the total solar eclipse in Piscataquis County on the afternoon of Monday, April 8.
2 weeks ago Northern Forest Center offers grants to get youth active outdoors The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.
2 weeks ago Funding lags demand for Bangor-area meal delivery program By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.
2 weeks ago Four Maine eateries and chefs are nominated for James Beard Awards By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Nominees for the The James Beard Foundation’s prestigious 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards include four chefs and eateries from Maine.