2 years ago Piscataquis County to use COVID-19 relief aid on jail HVAC upgrades DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners decided Tuesday to shift millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief money from an emergency radio overhaul to HVAC system upgrades at the jail.
2 years ago Food Center offers free blood pressure screenings to shoppers DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center, home of the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Center, teamed up with Northern Light Mayo Hospital on Tuesday to provide free blood pressure screenings for Food Center shoppers.
2 years ago Shriners screening clinic Saturday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Anah Shriners will be holding no cost screening clinics to any child that is in need of care in the following areas: Scoliosis, burn care, Spina Bifida, orthopedics, Cerebral Palsy, cleft lip/palate, pediatric surgery, spinal cord injury, sports injuries/fractures and more.
2 years ago Fuel from Maine train derailment reportedly leaking into waterways By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Engine diesel fuel from the train derailment in rural Somerset County Saturday is reportedly leaking into a nearby stream and Brassua Lake.
2 years ago GreenLife opens in Milo Grand opening/ribbon cutting on Thursday MILO — On April 13 GreenLife, a new recreational cannabis dispensary located at 19 Park Street, opened its doors.
2 years ago Dexter looks to adjust marijuana ordinance DEXTER — A month after the Dexter Town Council amended its ordinance on marijuana businesses to permit medical marijuana facilities and adult use marijuana products manufacturing facilities, another proposed change is being brought forward.
2 years ago Skowhegan Savings reports strong financial standing at 153rd annual meeting SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings held its 153rd annual corporators meeting last week reporting assets of $775 million, after originating 1,600 loans for $134 million in 2022.
2 years ago These Maine towns are still hotspots for vacation homes By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s top vacation areas, including Bethel and Rangeley, are seeing strong demand for second homes, bucking a national trend showing a dramatic drop in purchases.
2 years ago Maine Whoopie Pie Festival sees some sweet additions this year DOVER-FOXCROFT — The beloved Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is back for another year of sweet celebrations in downtown Dover-Foxcroft from 10 a.
2 years ago Maine schools face tough choices as they brace for end of federal COVID money Maine’s public school districts facing the end of federal COVID-19 relief aid are trying to keep positions that helped students through tough pandemic times.
2 years ago Sens. Baldacci and Chipman introduce bills to expand passenger rail service in Maine AUGUSTA — On April 12, Senator Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor and Sen.
2 years ago Center Theatre presents Barney Martin with a gift for early ticket holders DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre is excited to announce an upcoming concert by the talented Barney Martin at 7 p.
2 years ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s Community Matters More grant recipients Community members throughout Maine and New Hampshire voted for 44 nonprofit organizations to receive more than $140,000 in grants from The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s Community Matters More program.
2 years ago You can win $3K to start a business in Monson with just a song MONSON — A Monson organization wants to give $12,000 to creative entrepreneurs or small business owners planning to grow their operations in and around the rural town for its first-ever business pitch competition.
2 years ago Monson Collaborative helps build economic vitality in the area MONSON — The Monson Collaborative, whose mission is to support the infrastructure and development of new and existing businesses in Monson, recently donated $1,000 to the Narrow Gauge Riders Snowmobile Club.
2 years ago Food drive fills the seats at Center Theatre DOVER-FOXCROFT — The local community came together to generously donate hundreds of pounds of food and nearly $1,000 in financial contributions during the Center Theatre’s annual “Fill the Seats Food Drive” to benefit the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Center.