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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.

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.

Hazard mitigation plan available for review

The Piscataquis County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 is on the Piscataquis County website for review at https://www.

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.

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.

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.

Sen. Stacey Guerin and Andrea Thurlow running for District 4 in Maine Senate

When Piscataquis County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.

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.

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.

Meet the 2 candidates vying for District 31 in Maine House of Representatives

When voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov.

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.

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.

Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party

By David Marino Jr.

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.

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.

Piscataquis commissioners say no a 2nd time to broadband

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners rejected a proposal to bring broadband to residents, specifically those in unorganized territories, for the second time Tuesday.

Worthington Scholarship Foundation awards $6.4 million to Maine scholars

ROCKLAND — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation proudly welcomes 403 new scholars to its program with $6.

Piscataquis County Democrats fall fundraising dinner returns

MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Headquarters in Milo on Saturday, Oct.

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