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Here’s how you can have your own backyard fish pond

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff A friend recently mentioned that he was stocking the pond at his farm in Newburgh.

Piscataquis County students awarded $10,000 Mitchell Scholarships

PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit scholarship and research organization founded by Senator George J.

SAD 41 voters approve $11M budget

MILO — SAD 41 voters approved a 2023-24 budget totaling $11,048,816 via a combined count of 50-12 at the June 29 referendum.

Northern Light Health board of directors elects new chair and vice chair at annual meeting

BREWER — John Ryan, Esq.

Maine Warden Service increasing boating patrols this holiday weekend for Operation Dry Water

AUGUSTA — This holiday weekend, the Maine Warden Service will be actively patrolling Maine’s waterways, keeping Maine boaters safe, and enforcing Maine’s boating laws in order to raise awareness about operating under the influence during Operation Dry Water.

Lawmakers pass bill to limit Maine’s practice of keeping profits from home seizures

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Both chambers of the Legislature have approved a measure aimed at curtailing Maine’s practice of keeping excess proceeds from the sale of foreclosed homes in response to a U.

Southern New Hampshire University winter president’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the winter 2023 president’s list: Nicole Miller of Brownville, Maria Foutch of Milo, and Dakota Morehouse of Rockwood.

Maine’s first domestic violence program celebrating 50 years

Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is celebrating 50 years of advocating on behalf of people affected by domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

Fire officials want Mainers to plan for the next big blaze

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of wildfires in Maine is on the rise, but it is not just Maine’s vast forests that are at risk, according to fire officials.

$11M SAD 41 budget moved to June 29 referendum

MILO — A proposed 2023-24 SAD 41 budget totaling $11,048,816 was approved during the annual district budget meeting in the Walter “Eddie” Oakes Gymnasium at the Penquis Valley School on June 21.

Maine still has the highest median age in the country

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine still has the oldest population in the nation.

County looking to fix internet problem

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County officials plan to alleviate internet issues at the county campus on East Main Street with a cabling upgrade.

County Democrats raffling kayak to benefit Piscataquis Regional Food Center

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those struggling with food insecurity.

Maine DOE launches ‘Hot Lunch Summer’ to provide children with nutritious meals

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education announced the return of “Hot Lunch Summer,” the state’s summer food service program which provides free meals to children beyond the school year.

Maine awarded $30 million broadband grant

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority has earned a new $30 million federal grant to improve broadband infrastructure in Maine.

Here’s how much more Mainers will pay for electricity starting July 1

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Are you confused about the various rate hikes that will be in your electric bill on July 1? You are not alone.

JMG receives $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant

JMG, a leading organization in Maine committed to empowering Maine students, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant.

BJHS Alumni Association scholarship opportunities

The Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association has given out scholarships annually for the last 40 years.

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