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Penquis receives grant to assist survivors of human trafficking

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Maine Savings named to Forbes credit union list

HAMPDEN — Maine Savings Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its inclusion on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025.

Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction, yard sale

MILO — The dates for the Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction/yard sale have been set: Friday, July 18 indoor yard sale from 8 a.

Central Hall Commons receives AARP grant for walk audits

AARP announced 10 organizations throughout Maine will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants.

Sculpture project in Monson

MONSON — The sculptures are coming! The Monson Collaborative, a downtown MDF affiliate organization, has been working with the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium for the past three years to bring a large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition to Monson.

Milo to receive $100,000 for sidewalks

MILO — A $100,000 grant from the state will replace sidewalks on several streets throughout town.

Skowhegan Savings awards $14,000 in college scholarships to seven seniors

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is pleased to announce the seven high school senior recipients of the 2025 Skowhegan Savings College Scholarship awards: Aya Abdulmohsin, Cony High School; Jorja Brown, Skowhegan Area High School; Chase Farnsworth, Dexter Regional High School; Elijah Hoeft, Mt.

‘Quarries: Muse and Material’ opening at the Monson Arts Gallery

MONSON — In conjunction with the installation of five sculptures along the town’s main street, the Monson Arts Gallery is hosting “Quarries: Muse and Material.

Tips from UScellular to improve your selfie game

As many as 92 million selfies are taken globally every day, accounting for 4 percent of all photos taken.

Dover-Foxcroft residents fought to keep their dam, then changed their minds

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — When Eli Towne was the first permanent settler in Dover in 1803, the Piscataquis River flowed freely through town.

Sangerville to look at ATV access through town

Good morning Sangerville, a quick post to let everyone know I have rescheduled the trail meeting this evening until 6:00 PM Monday June 30th at the Fire Station.

National Honor Society chapters

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — Front, from left, Baylee Packard, Bayleigh Wiggins, Laney Scott and Peyton Dodge.

Blockler to work as Maine DOE student intern

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education is pleased to recognize its nine student interns, working across a variety of Maine DOE offices and teams in the spring and summer.

County commissioners approve paving bid for pair of Atkinson roads

DOVER-FOXCROFT — This paving season the John Doore Road and Dyer Road in Atkinson Township will both have some work done.

Northern Light Mayo Hospital announces donation of infusion chairs in memory of Hibbard Kasprzak

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to announce the donation of four new heated massage infusion chairs by Jane Hibbard Merrill in memory of her daughter, Tracy Hibbard Kasprzak.

John T. Gorman Foundation awards funds to help meet critical needs across Maine

PORTLAND – The John T.

Regulators approve Central Maine Power rate hike

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has approved higher electric rates for Central Maine Power customers.

Over 10,000 attend Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce announced that over 10,000 people attended the 2025 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds on June 14.

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