6 months ago UMaine-Farmington graduates FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington celebrated the success and accomplishments of the members of the Class of 2024 with a gala commencement ceremony in Farmington.
6 months ago $16.5M SAD 46 budget moved to June 11 ballot DEXTER – A proposed 2024-25 SAD 46 budget totaling $16,532,495 was approved during the annual district meeting in the Alfond Gym at the Ridge View Community School on May 30.
6 months ago Veterans commemorate Memorial Day in Garland Photo courtesy of Emily Adams GARLAND OBSERVANCE — With the American flag in the background at half staff to commemorate Memorial Day, the veterans pictured were among the many who attended this year’s Memorial Day observance in Garland.
6 months ago Maine Game Wardens encourage all boaters to wear a PFD and stay safe while boating this Memorial Day Weekend AUGUSTA – Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the boating season in Maine for many, and the Maine Warden Service is urging all boaters to wear your life jacket, boat safely, and if you are under 25 years of age, complete a boating safety education course.
6 months ago Northern Light shared private medical information with Facebook, lawsuit says By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health shared people’s personal medical information with Facebook, a lawsuit filed last week alleges.
6 months ago Northern Light Health honors critical role of EMS providers BREWER — This week, May 19-25, Northern Light Health is recognizing the dedication and commitment of our Emergency Medical Services team as part of National EMS Week.
6 months ago Skowhegan Savings reports strong financial standing at 154th annual meeting SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings recently held its 154th annual meeting, reporting growth in assets of over $100 million to $876 million and an increase in profits by over 10 percent from the prior year.
6 months ago Dexter Regional High School April Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
6 months ago Feeling itchy? Northern Light Pharmacy offers effective remedies and prevention tips for rashes caused by Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar hairs BREWER — With the onset of warmer weather, concerns about health issues stemming from exposure to Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar hairs are on the rise.
7 months ago Androscoggin Bank announces contribution to help launch TCTC welding program DEXTER — Androscoggin Bank is proud to announce its immediate support for the Tri-County Technical Center’s welding program with a $1,000 contribution.
7 months ago Dash cams delayed after Penobscot sheriff ‘grossly underestimated’ work involved By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Dashboard cameras are installed in almost all Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office cruisers, but it may be months until they are turned on.
7 months ago Dexter council to start budget meetings DEXTER — With SAD 46 budget numbers in hand, the Dexter Town Council will soon start developing its own spending plan.
7 months ago Dexter crowns prom court Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School PROM ROYALTY — The Dexter Regional High School Prom was held on May 4 at Sunset Meadows in Corinna, the theme was “Rustic Romance”.
7 months ago Dispatch center move is ahead of schedule DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same larger building has been underway for over two months.
7 months ago Penquis and Waldo CAP will fight for $1B Medicaid contract in court By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Two Maine nonprofits will continue to fight the state’s decision to award a potentially $1 billion contract to an out-of-state company to arrange transportation for Medicaid patients with no other way to get to appointments.
7 months ago Maine faces a key hurdle in effort to speed up criminal trials By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers approved a plan in April to ensure Maine begins providing defendants with clear start dates for criminal trials, but the proposal will not take effect unless it receives the necessary funding.