By Nick Thomas As our summer in Maine winds down and we continue our photographic quest for moose while exploring the state, we recently stumbled on the captivating village of Kokadjo (pronounced co-CAD-jo) on the eastern side of Moosehead Lake.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Frequent travel to Bangor for class can be a barrier to earning a nursing degree.

MILO – Sunshine and summer sales brought smiles to those attending Milo Garden Club’s annual Fair and Plant Sale.

Every county saw increase in tax revenue due to in-migration By Kathleen O”Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is the only state where every county gained income from 2020 to 2021, due to a swelling population during the COVID-19 pandemic when people fled large cities in favor of safer, more rural communities, a new study found.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is a popular place for residents and vacationers alike and many folks spend time during the summer fishing, boating and water skiing on the state’s lakes and ponds.

This summer, Lily Cat Antiques and its customers have not had to suffer.

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be holding the annual yard sale and auction Friday and Saturday, Aug 18-19.

By Bill Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The news landscape in Maine is changing, and that’s not only due to the recent sale of the Portland Press Herald and sister papers to a national nonprofit.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom QUASQUICENTENNIAL — The Thompson Free Library celebrated its 125 years during the 2023 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming parade on the morning of Saturday, Aug.

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer GREENVILLE — Currently Glacial Wear creates its fur and leather products via a lease agreement on municipal property at the Greenville Business Center on Spruce Street.

DEXTER — The Maine Red Hot Festival will be back in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers bought more items early this spring from cars to household goods, a positive indicator that the country may have avoided the economic slowdown many thought was coming.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — U.

MONSON — A team of five youth ambassadors will be coming to Monson to lead a special “Global Maine” story time event in collaboration with the Monson Public Library at 1 p.

The Maine Community Foundation awarded $284,500 to adult learners pursuing certificates or degree programs for the upcoming fall semester.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center, home of the Dover Foxcroft Area Food Center, is delighted to announce the promotion of Becki Quimby to the position of director of operations.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromAHOY MATEYS! — A Piscataquis Community High School Pirates float was part of the Piscataquis River Festival in Guilford on the morning of Saturday, July 29.

GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to welcome Ashley Hamilton-Ellis, FNP, to its provider team.