4 years ago Study has sheriff’s dispatch center moving from jail to Guilford DOVER-FOXCROFT — A feasibility study for multiple aspects of a Piscataquis County public safety radio system is nearing completion and the document soon to be presented to the Piscataquis County Commissioners will include information on moving the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s dispatch center.
4 years ago Penquis Valley Middle School third term honor roll Grade eight, high honors: Jimmy Annance, Abigail Davis, Lydia Gauvin, Tristan Goodwin, Rylee Heal and Mckenzie McMahon; honors: Naima Ali, Elias Berard, Lucas Chai, James Chenkin, Caiden Fowles and Samantha Lane.
4 years ago Take a book, leave a book Photos courtesy of Three Rivers Kiwanis SIDEWALK LIBRARY — In front of the Kiwanis Kids Sidewalk Library at the Milo Tradewinds are Three Rivers Kiwanis President Ken Jay and Milo Elementary School teacher Lilian Perkins with her daughter Delhia, a second-grader.
4 years ago Substance use disorder resource series to be offered People in recovery, considering recovery, family members, allies and professionals are all invited to attend an upcoming series of resource fairs being hosted by Helping Hands with Heart, a Piscataquis County coalition.
4 years ago Penquis Valley High School third quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Joslyn Black, Savannah Boislard, AnnaJo Conklin, Destiny Golden, Salena Goodine, Zakary Mills and Courtney Rouleau; honors: Lauren Bolstridge, Ryan Chase, Austin Clukey, Haylee Gauvin, Ethan Johnson, Angelina Roberts, Trevor Saunders, William Waterhouse and Jamus Winfield.
4 years ago Investment in Maine’s Career and Technical Education Centers critical to economic recovery, says Gov. Mills Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan proposes $20 million for CTEs to train students and strengthen Maine’s workforce FARMINGTON — During a tour of Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington on May 14, Gov.
4 years ago Dr. Evans introduces legislation to improve health coverage enrollment process AUGUSTA – Rep.
4 years ago SAD 41 officials looking at $10M 2022 budget MILO — Work continues on the development of an SAD 41 budget for 2021-22.
4 years ago Graves passes the keys Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes OWNERSHIP TRANSFER — After four failed attempts to retire, Bill Graves of Brownville is going to make a fifth try.
4 years ago EMDC welcomes new senior accountant Eastern Maine Development Corporation welcomes new Senior Accountant Lisandro Jimenez.
4 years ago All Maine school nurses named 2020-21 School Nurses of the Year Since 1972, National School Nurses Day has been set aside to celebrate this unique and specialized division of nursing.
4 years ago Vaccination clinic volunteers thanked DOVER-FOXCROFT — About 6,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were administered at Northern Light Health’s clinic at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena from mid-March to early May.
4 years ago Penquis receives child development grant from Maine Community Foundation Penquis recently received $10,000 from the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to purchase supplies necessary for providing care and education to young children and support services to Maine families.
4 years ago NAMI Maine provides online mental health support HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, continues to provide online mental health support through ongoing support groups and occasional education programs.
4 years ago Theatre holding auditions for summer shows DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft and Slightly Off-Center Players Community Theater Group announced that they are holding auditions for two summer productions on May 22-23.
4 years ago Longtime BDN journalist named outdoors editor By Sarah Walker Caron, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News has a new outdoors editor, and it’s a familiar face.
4 years ago Gov. Mills floats pared-down $140M borrowing plan for roads and conservation By Caitlin Andrews and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov.
4 years ago Maine’s dog tick population is exploding this spring By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff There is an explosion in the dog tick population this spring, experts say.