Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union CREDIT UNION CONTRIBUTION — Dave Slagger, commander of the Cecil R.

Photo courtesy of Dyer’s Hope House FOR DYER’S HOPE HOUSE — Dyer’s Hope House was overwhelmed by kindness at the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event on Nov.

GUILFORD — The Guilford Bed and Breakfast will host a pair of free holiday events in December, “A Classic Holiday Sweet Treat Swap” on Sunday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners plan to slash 10 percent of grants for all nonprofit organizations, including its economic development group and regional food center, to lessen the burden on taxpayers, they said Thursday morning.

Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The holiday show “Kris Kringle The Musical” will open at 7 p.

MILO — Announcing a new program in Milo! The “Arts Around Town” project brings together adult and student arts with businesses in this small town.

BREWER — Northern Light Health is leading a statewide effort to deepen personal connection and improve the health of Mainers by putting purpose behind an often-overlooked question: How are you? The How Are You? movement brings to light that an important part of better health and healing comes through human connection.

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its annual Showcase Maine event on Nov.

GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.

BANGOR – The TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to Penquis, the lead agency for Eastern Maine CA$H, to provide free tax preparation services and financial capability support to income-eligible families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A type of loan that gives homebuyers a lower initial interest rate is coming back into fashion as lenders try to make home ownership more affordable in the midst of high interest rates.

Penquis has partnered with Versant Power for Power Match, a charitable matching program that will provide electricity bill credits to customers in need.

Santa and the Parkman Grange need your help to fulfill the wishes of the kids in MSAD 4.

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine officials are close to finalizing a land use agreement that supporters said would protect one of the most rural corners of the country from overdevelopment years after environmentalists raised concerns about McMansions rising in the area.

GREENVILLE — Community members who hoped for a redeveloped ski resort and flourishing Moosehead Lake region are disappointed that the developer has halted the ambitious project.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED — Wilderness Walk for Warriors, Tradewinds Market, American Legion Post 41, and the Unit 41 Auxiliary worked together to provide food boxes to 118 Piscataquis County veteran families on Saturday, Nov.