2 years ago PCEDC annual meeting to recognize Myrick Award recipient Thompson DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2022 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, William “Bill” Thompson of Guilford.
2 years ago Railroad company ordered to pay Piscataquis towns for putting out fires near tracks A Superior Court justice has ordered Eastern Maine Railway to pay more than $9,000 in restitution to five Piscataquis County towns whose firefighters responded to fires beside the railroad tracks in May.
2 years ago Nov. 8 local election results HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis James White, R-Guilford 2,501 W.
2 years ago NAMI Maine appoints new executive director With great pride, the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces Jennifer Thompson as our new executive director.
2 years ago Marston receives Marco Gasbarrone Award for excellence in pharmacy Matthew Marston, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, vice president of Pharmacy for Northern Light Health, was recently awarded the Marco Gasbarrone Award from the Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists.
2 years ago Hazard mitigation plan available for review The Piscataquis County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 is on the Piscataquis County website for review at https://www.
2 years ago Appalachian Trail organization wants funding from Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is seeking financial support from Piscataquis County to help maintain the trail and fund crew members who oversee popular spots like Gulf Hagas.
2 years ago BDN weeklies earn multiple awards in annual trade contest By Julie Harris, Staff Writer The staff from Bangor Daily News’ four Aroostook and one Piscataquis county weeklies took home several writing, photography and design awards from the Maine Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest held in Bar Harbor on Oct.
2 years ago Annual Three Rivers Kiwanis Veterans Day dinner MILO — After several years of interruption, Veterans Day will again be celebrated by the Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo-Brownville with a turkey dinner for all local veterans and their families.
2 years ago Sen. Stacey Guerin and Andrea Thurlow running for District 4 in Maine Senate When Piscataquis County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago SAD 41 participating in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program MILO — MSAD 41, 207-943-7349, announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
2 years ago DHHS to resume a monthly presence in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — Penquis will host the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office for Family Independence at its Dover-Foxcroft office to increase access to services for Piscataquis County residents.
2 years ago Meet the 2 candidates vying for District 31 in Maine House of Representatives When voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago COVID, other respiratory viruses are straining hospital capacity in Maine By Patty Wight, Maine Public The two largest hospital systems in Maine are grappling with capacity issues as several viruses are circulating in communities.
2 years ago Food baskets available for veterans and spouses MILO — Veterans and their spouses residing in Piscataquis County who are in need are able to receive a free Thanksgiving food basket courtesy of Wilderness Walk for Warriors.
2 years ago Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party By David Marino Jr.
2 years ago Washout derails train in Orneville A Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in Orneville when it encountered a washout on the tracks long before daylight Wednesday, according to the Milo fire chief.
2 years ago Maine’s largest legal aid group gets new director as more people seek housing help By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Fritzsche has come full circle.