3 weeks ago Nearly 1,000 packages of food collected for Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital 12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive GREENVILLE — With the holidays and long winter months approaching, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the Greenville community, and the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club came together to fight food insecurity in the region.
3 weeks ago Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.
3 weeks ago Husson University announces free tuition for students in Penobscot County BANGOR — Husson University President Lynne Coy-Ogan has announced a new scholarship that will allow qualified students from Penobscot County to attend Husson University tuition-free thanks to the generosity of the Cyr family.
3 weeks ago Holiday tree lights up to support local healthcare and celebrate loved ones and caregivers GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital kicked off the holiday season and honored and remembered friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.
3 weeks ago PACC and Old Town Orono YMCA sign letter of intent DOVER-FOXCROFT — A big step was taken in the efforts of the Piscataquis Area Community Center to open at the former Piscataquis Regional YMCA facility at 48 Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft.
3 weeks ago Stephen King’s Zone Corp radio stations will cease broadcasting this month By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Zone Corporation, Stephen King’s radio station company, announced on Monday, Dec.
3 weeks ago Brownville’s ISO Public Protection Classification to be upgraded from a Class 5 to a Class 4 rating BROWNVILLE — This past March, the Insurance Services Office completed an evaluation of the structural fire suppression system delivery provided in the town of Brownville.
3 weeks ago Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.
3 weeks ago Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.
3 weeks ago Hunting with a drone? What Maine’s laws don’t say could get you fined By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Drones, the tiny flying machines first used in the military and now by civilians for everything from crop dusting to animal watching, have found their way into Maine’s hunting arena.
3 weeks ago The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor By Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A mix of famous names, top officeholders and rising stars are among those quietly jockeying to be Maine’s next governor ahead of a refresh coming to the Maine State House in 2026.
3 weeks ago Guilford tree lighting set for Friday GUILFORD — The annual Guilford Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.
4 weeks ago Maine has taken a major step to preserve iconic 207 area code By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has taken a major step to preserve its iconic 207 area code for years to come.
4 weeks ago Kris Kringle’s Market Dec. 7 MONSON — Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec.
4 weeks ago What Donald Trump’s plan for heavy tariffs means for Maine-Canada trade By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff President-elect Donald Trump fleshed out his campaign vows with his Monday announcement of a plan to place 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, affecting everything from logging to energy in Maine given Canada is its dominant trading partner.
4 weeks ago NAMI Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation: A partnership transforming youth mental health AUGUSTA — Since 2018, the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has provided indispensable support to NAMI Maine, enabling significant strides in youth and family mental health education across the state.
4 weeks ago A Maine factory is selling a new product to get PFAS out of crops By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A new twist on an ancient agricultural practice is playing out at farms throughout Maine and the nation.
4 weeks ago Hope Garden takes root at Foxcroft Academy DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next spring tulips will rise from a small garden next to the sidewalk on West Main Street, just a few steps away from Foxcroft Academy.