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Rep. Evans tours Canadian Pacific Railroad site

Contributed photo RAILROAD TOUR — The Canadian Pacific Railroad is back in Brownville.

Sign in place at Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard

MILO — Work is progressing on the soon-to-be new home of the Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard.

PCEDC working on economic development strategy, broadband planning

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Among the many efforts of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council to improve the region are the development of an economic development strategy and a broadband planning grant project.

Sixty municipalities use funding from Efficiency Maine and The Nature Conservancy to upgrade lighting and heating systems

AUGUSTA — Maine municipalities from Alfred to Fort Kent are enjoying improved heating and lighting in township buildings thanks to grants they received from Efficiency Maine in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy in Maine.

County Democrats, groups donate to Penquis backpack program

Through a community effort, the Piscataquis County Democrats donated backpacks and school supplies plus checks totaling $1,000 to Penquis for the “We’ve Got Your Back” program.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $4,500 to Main Street Art Studio

BANGOR — Further investing in the growth and success of communities across Maine and New Hampshire, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $73,060 to 16 nonprofits dedicated to enriching the region’s quality of life.

Public input sought to help create opportunities in the Maine Highlands

The Maine Highlands region is a great place to live in many ways – fresh air, clean water, green spaces and friendly, small towns.

Maine Preservation announces launch of Drive ME Historic Tours

YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation is excited to announce the launch of Drive ME Historic Tours in commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial.

Center Theatre reinstating mask requirement

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it will be reinstating a mask requirement for guests starting Monday, Aug.

‘Old’ star Swinton attends Center Theatre screening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Alexa Swinton, who stars in the new M.

Maine Family Federal Credit Union begins partnership agreement with Business Lending Solutions, LLC

HAMPDEN – Business Lending Solutions, LLC, announces the addition of another new credit union partner, bringing the company’s total number of partners to 15 credit unions across the state.

Collins, King announce Guilford, EMDC as economic development funding recipients

Maine’s public houses contributed to the Revolution and advanced women’s right to vote

By Paula Brewer, Star Herald Staff John Adams held court in Wiscasset, Daniel Webster visited Bucksport and men planned the Revolutionary War’s first naval battle in Machias — all thanks to common public houses, or taverns.

Golf Open ‘fore’ Pine Tree Hospice

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice’s 14th annual Golf Open is co-hosted this year by internationally known Puritan Medical Products of Guilford.

Redevelopment of former contaminated sites is helping reshape Maine

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Since 1996, the state of Maine and its municipalities have received more than $94 million in brownfield redevelopment funds from the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up contaminated sites like those found in former mill towns.

Bangor Savings Bank to require new hires to be vaccinated for COVID-19

By David Marino Jr.

New Ventures Maine offering tuition-free courses for entrepreneurs and business owners statewide

AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is offering two tuition-free business courses online for Maine adults.

Lack of financing stalls purchase of Hampden trash plant as more than 100 communities wait

By David Marino Jr.

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