By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff BREWER — Members of the Land Use Planning Commission questioned a Canadian mining company’s finances and its plan to excavate metallic minerals in the middle of the state’s waters and wildlife habitat.

HOULTON — The Board of Trustees at Houlton Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shauna Cameron, FACHE as its new chief executive officer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy FESTIVAL OF STOCKINGS DONATION — Because of the tremendous support from area businesses, organizations, and community members this past weekend, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club had 57 stockings for their third annual Festival of Stockings.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine’s two biggest utilities and two press groups sued the state on Tuesday, saying a referendum that would ban foreign electioneering here violates their First Amendment rights.

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank is pleased to announce two promotions to retail senior leadership positions.

BANGOR – After a week of intense weather across Maine, U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In November, Northern Light Mayo Hospital distributed 1,000 pounds of carrots, squash, apples, plums, kale, and other fruits and vegetables at its very first produce pop-up market.

AUGUSTA — Efficiency Maine announced it has added two instructional videos to the resources that support its initiative to loan out electricity monitors through participating libraries.

GREENVILLE – A key step was taken toward the creation of a proposed multigenerational housing district on Spruce Street during a special town meeting on Dec.

Piscataquis County commissioners decided Tuesday to cut $20,000 from the county’s largest funded nonprofit and override some of the budget committee’s decisions regarding two county departments.

Penquis and Blueberry Broadcasting have launched their annual Christmas is for Kids program.

By Kathleen Phalan Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The accounting firm that audited a Canadian company seeking to develop a mineral mine in northern Penobscot County said Wolfden’s consolidated financial statements cast “significant doubt” about its ability to stay in business.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.

Maine Savings is thrilled to announce the hire of Erin Campbell as senior vice president of finance and accounting.

SANGERVILLE — Affectionately known as the “Doomstead,” a 16-acre property in Piscataquis County with a bunker, barn, and greenhouse is looking for its next homesteader.

Deborah A.