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Penquis Valley Class of 1970 50+2 reunion

Contributed photosCLASS REUNION – It was delayed two years due to COVID, but the Penquis Valley Class of 1970 held its 50+2 Class Reunion on Aug 6.

PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

The drought is forcing Maine anglers to change where and when they fish

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.

Evans bill to assist uninsured residents goes into effect

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Rep.

Evans bill to amend law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

Funding available for organizations that support LGBTQ+ Mainers

Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.

Cases of Lyme, other tick-borne disease surge again in Maine

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

UMaine Extension offers Master Gardener Volunteer training, plus two new programs

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins Oct.

Watch for these signs that your well may be running dry during Maine’s drought

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Private wells in Maine are at risk of going dry thanks to ongoing drought conditions this summer.

Smoker stolen from Bangor business discovered in Brownville woods

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A custom-made smoker worth approximately $12,000 that went missing from a Bangor business earlier this summer has been located.

Evans endorsed by Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund

BANGOR — The Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment and pro-democracy candidates to public office, recently released its first round of endorsements for the general election on Nov.

Missing man found safe

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A missing Long A Township man has been found safe.

It’s going to be toasty at the end of this week

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s across most of the state by the end of the week, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

Silver Alert issued for man last seen off Jo Mary Road

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 26-year-old Bret Libby of Long A Township who was last seen Tuesday, Aug.

MaineCF grants available to support transportation programs

Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, is available from the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund.

Maine religious leaders hope to stem drop in attendance

By Ellie Wolfe, The Maine Monitor Anita M.

Maine needs nearly 6 inches of rain in the next month to end its drought

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff About half a foot of rain over the next month is needed to relieve the moderate drought conditions.

Court system plans a ‘trial blitz’ to start clearing backlog but lawyers aren’t sure it will be enough

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A “trial blitz” planned this fall in Washington County may serve as a blueprint for how Maine can resolve a huge backlog of criminal cases after the pandemic forced long delays in the dispensing of justice.

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