1 year ago Husson University announces fall honors BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s list, dean’s list, and honors list for the fall 2023 semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
1 year ago Piscataquis County sustains $2.6M and counting in storm damage DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.
1 year ago Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.
1 year ago Licensing requirements for arborists in Maine AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.
1 year ago Milo Garden Club continues community caring By Victoria Eastman MILO — Penobscot District President Carol Smith and Advisor Carleen Harriman were warmly welcomed at Milo Garden Club’s November meeting.
1 year ago Penquis Valley Middle School first quarter honor roll Grade eight, high honors: Carter Bender, Sierra Bolstridge, Jacoby Landry, Maxximis Moulton, Aidynn Schmidt, Bradlee Thomas; honors: Maximus Blanchard, Clover Britton, Chase Brown, Lucas Hoffman, Jacob Lewis, Kassidy McGuinn, Adalai Perkins, Rebecca Perrigo, Griffin Romero, Caroline Snider, Brik Yenchochic.
1 year ago Thin-ice fishermen are out there, but warden urges extra care By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Erik Johnson has been ice fishing for a month and a half already.
1 year ago Here are the new Maine laws that will affect your outdoors experience in 2024 By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.
1 year ago Pine Tree Hospice unveils new website DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice strives to be barrier-free to people in need of our services.
1 year ago Maine doctors brace for surge in COVID-19 cases By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Wastewater samples and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 suggest Maine may be in for another winter surge of the virus.
1 year ago Feds approve Maine’s request to begin storm disaster assessment By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The federal government has approved Maine’s request to begin a preliminary disaster assessment after last week’s devastating wind storm.
1 year ago Maine found a way to track when police take away someone’s guns By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine courts have found a way to track whether police are taking away guns from people who can’t have them.
1 year ago County waste disposal to continue with GRACE, LLC DOVER-FOXCROFT – The name is changing but the price Piscataquis County will be paying for trash disposal from the Unorganized Territories will remain the same for the short term.
1 year ago Janet Mills requests federal disaster relief after storm By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
1 year ago Unseasonal warmth led to record-breaking storm By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Warmer temperatures near the ground in Maine helped create unusually high winds on Monday, Dec.
1 year ago 3 days after the storm, Maine rivers are returning to normal By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff On the third day of cleanup after a mighty wind storm brought rain and flooding to Maine, rivers are returning to normal levels.
1 year ago What we know about the wind storm that hit Maine By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is still cleaning up from Monday’s storm, and by all accounts, it will take days before everything is up and running.