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Maine sees broadband expansion as an opportunity to cut emissions

This story is part of our series “Climate Driven: A deep dive into Maine’s response, one county at a time.

Monson Arts community programs for the summer

MONSON – Monson Arts will be offering a new series of community programs for area residents.

Maine veterans say military-supplied earplugs have caused hearing loss

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Six Maine veterans have joined a huge national lawsuit alleging that earplugs made by 3M Co.

Nearly 1,800 acres around Moosehead identified for future housing and business development

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission and members of the public have defined an area of the Moosehead Lake region that could be used for future housing and commercial development.

Thomas College graduates

WATERVILLE — Thomas College hosted Class of 2022 graduates and their guests Saturday, May 14 in the Alfond Athletic Center.

EMDC names community resilience specialist

BANGOR – Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to name Dr.

Emery family makes memorial donation to PCSWCD’s Teen Wilderness Expedition program

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is celebrating our eighth year of offering Teen Wilderness Expedition — a program designed for youth ages 12-16 to experience the outdoors and deepen their connection to and understanding of natural resources through recreation and exploration.

GFWC Miosac Club makes May baskets for Hibbard’s

Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club MAY BASKET DELIVERY – GFWC Miosac Club member Minnie McCormick, left, presents May baskets to Kathy Dyer at Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Piscataquis residents haven’t had regular state services since 2007

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County residents haven’t had regular access to state services since 2007, when a health services office in Dover-Foxcroft shuttered.

Dover-Foxcroft to put a block on its new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board is expected to block parts of a new medical marijuana caregiver ordinance that is adversely affecting another group of people.

The house $300K will buy you in different parts of Maine

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff One-day sales and multiple-bids can prove daunting to prospective home buyers, and price and location don’t always tell what they are getting for the money.

Milo museum ups its dinosaur contingent

MILO – When the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum reopens for the season on Sunday, May 15, visitors will be greeted by a dinosaur.

Some Dover-Foxcroft residents don’t want an opioid treatment center in town

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A meeting about a proposed opioid addiction treatment office in Dover-Foxcroft erupted into a debate Thursday over whether such a facility would help or hurt the town.

Maine Highlands FCU contributes to Milo Historical Society through Caring for Community fundraiser

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – The Milo Historical Society recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

Valley Grange to celebrate communities

GUILFORD – Valley Grange has considered May “Community Month” for a number of years.

Moose Mainea 5K/10K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run return

GREENVILLE – Destination Moosehead Lake is celebrating spring with Moose Mainea.

Fed up with poor internet, rural Maine towns team up to tackle problem

Tired of dealing with poor internet connectivity, town officials and residents in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties formed their own coalition to bring broadband to their regions.

Skowhegan Savings announces historic financial performance at annual meeting

SKOWHEGAN – Skowhegan Savings held its 152nd Annual Meeting of the Corporators announcing that the bank had historic financial performance in 2021.

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