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Deputy Wilson promoted to corporal

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newly created position of corporal with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office will be filled by longtime Deputy Kyle Wilson.

Penquis empowers communities for success during NeighborWorks Week

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Contract talks stall between Northern Light Health and Anthem

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Contract talks have stalled between Northern Light Health and Anthem.

Amended floating camps bill voted ought to pass

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that will prohibit floating camps from Maine’s lakes and ponds got the nod May 28 by the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Maine fish and wildlife commissioner defends department after recent criticism

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was in the public crosshairs when criticism from former employees got traction on social media.

Penquis students take part in Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute celebration

ORONO — Female students from Penquis Valley High School participated in the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute’s Year-End Celebration on May 19 at the University of Maine.

A new rural government reporter will join the BDN and Maine Monitor

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News and The Maine Monitor will welcome a new Report for America corps member focused on a topic we need more reporting on: rural government.

Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative

The Maine Community Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state.

Brownville and Milo Memorial Day events

American Legion Post 92 of Brownville Junction and American Legion Post 41 of Milo will mark Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 with several morning events.

Commissioners approve county radio project RFP

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A request for proposals for Piscataquis County’s $6.

Proposed $11.9M SAD 41 school budget heads to June vote

MILO — A proposed budget of nearly $12 million for the Milo-area school district next year will go before voters in June for final approval.

Penquis Valley School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Autumn Linscott, Abigail Davis, Adelie Chaullier, Brayden Hobbs, Brenan Grant, Gavin Chase, Haylee Newman, Kalea Gahagan, Lucas Chai, McKenzie McMahon, Rylee Heal, Samantha Lane, Sara Giovanardi, Savannah Spencer, Skylar Brennan, Tristan Goodwin, Whitnee Stone; honors: Abel Gunn, Ahreanna Sawyer, Gage Bolstridge, James Chenkin, Jimmy Annance, Kayla Hatt, Lily Coons, Lydia Gauvin, Naima Ali, Taylor Small, Wyatt Ladd.

Jared Golden will run for reelection in Maine’s 2nd District in 2026

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Troy Jackson is running for Maine governor

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrat Troy Jackson wants to become Maine’s next governor.

PCEDC receives $500,000 brownfields grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 brownfields assessment grant from the U.

Perkins named PCSWCD’s Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year

Each year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes an individual or organization whose impressive efforts and contributions make positive impacts in our county for natural resource conservation.

Here is the conundrum of Maine’s floating camps bill

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Floating camps are a growing problem, according to those who steward the state’s waters for the people of Maine.

Mainstream Democrats are openly talking about dumping Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

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