3 years ago SAD 41 board accepts $6,900 grant for Penquis Valley Community Playground MILO — Efforts to continue adding to the Penquis Valley Community Playground have received a boost with the awarding of a $6,906 grant from the Gloria C.
3 years ago Gov. Mills allocates millions to weatherize homes and boost clean energy careers By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff As heating prices continue to rise and winter approaches, Gov.
3 years ago Commissioners uphold town vote on Shirley’s Blanchard Road DOVER-FOXCROFT — A decade-plus disagreement over winter maintenance of the Blanchard Road in Shirley between the town and a resident will likely now be headed to court for a solution.
3 years ago MaineCF celebrates 35 years of the Piscataquis County Fund DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Community Foundation celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Piscataquis County Fund, one of the organization’s 15 funds that support grantees from each county.
3 years ago Retired educators news DEXTER — Thirteen members and one 3-year-old grandchild attended the Oct.
3 years ago Two bills from Evans approved by Legislative Council AUGUSTA – Members of the Legislative Council voted Oct.
3 years ago Eastern Maine Development Corporation receives National Association of Development Organizations 2021 Impact Award WASHINGTON, D.
3 years ago Retired educators replenish area school sports first aid kits While attending sporting events for their grandchildren, several members of the Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association were appalled to notice the poorly equipped first aid kits being used.
3 years ago PVAEC preps for winter 2022 CNA-Med Tech course As the need for skilled healthcare workers in Maine continues, PVAEC has risen to the challenge by offering another CNA-Med Tech course.
3 years ago 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 on Monday, Dec.
3 years ago Former Milo school official indicted for sex crimes involving student A former school board member from Milo who was a teacher and tennis coach at Penquis Valley High School was indicted Thursday, Oct.
3 years ago Northern Light hospitals are seeing more COVID-19 patients outside of Bangor By David Marino Jr.
3 years ago Duggan on the job as Piscataquis County EMA director DOVER-FOXCROFT — New Picataquis County Emergency Mnagement Agency Director Jaeme Duggan has started her duties, as the Piscataquis County Commissioners learned more during an Oct.
3 years ago Special cow moose hunt aims to thin herd to reduce impact of winter ticks By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Winter ticks are the most significant threat to the health of Maine’s moose population.
3 years ago Piscataquis Chamber looks to be a resource for area businesses DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce has sought to help local businesses locate and utilize various forms of available assistance.
3 years ago Maine bowhunters must now get permission to hunt near others’ homes By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Archery hunters in Maine should be aware of a new law that took effect Monday that changes some of the dynamics for hunting with a bow and arrow.