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Committee recommends replacing Dover-Foxcroft dam with park

DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than a decade and a half has passed since the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft has produced energy.

Skowhegan Savings employees donate to Dexter Public Health Association

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings employees recently donated $20,000 to 20 local nonprofits during their third annual Season of Giving, including the Dexter Public Health Association.

MaineCF awards $15,000 to PCSWCD

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $469,623 to 25 conservation initiatives around the state.

Monson Gallery Store ‘Meet The Artist’ features artist and entrepreneur Spencer

MONSON — Portraiture artist, painter, and entrepreneur Lydia Rose Spencer will be featured on Friday, Feb 2 from 4-6 p.

Moosehead Lake Togue Derby returns Feb. 2-4

GREENVILLE — The Natural Resource Education Center’s 17th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will be from Friday, Feb.

MaineCF grants available to Piscataquis County nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations in Piscataquis County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

Milo brewery chef among semifinalists for 2024 James Beard Awards

A chef known for the Native American cuisine he brings to a rural Maine brewery is among the semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 awards.

Teacher of the Year nominations due Jan. 31

AUGUSTA — Maine communities have one week left to nominate a teacher for 2024 County Teacher of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

Center Theatre board holds annual meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT – At the Center Theatre Board of Directors annual meeting on Jan.

6 Maine restaurants you can reach on a snowmobile or cross-country skis

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s finally snowy enough across Maine to have some long-delayed outdoor winter fun.

Androscoggin Bank opens business office in Guilford

GUILFORD — Lewiston-based Androscoggin Bank has opened a business development office in Guilford.

Maine State Parks see slight decline in use during 2023

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.

Greenville looking at housing ordinance changes

GREENVILLE — In late April 2022 Gov.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

Maine’s logging industry lost $2.5M because of December wind storm

By Nick Song, Maine Public For Maine’s logging industry a December wind and rainstorm resulted in more than $2.

Strategic plan guides Shaw Public Library

GREENVILLE — Located downtown on the Lily Bay Road, the Shaw Public Library serves residents of Greenville and surrounding communities and visitors to the Moosehead Lake Region alike.

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