1 year ago Window Dressers completes 2023 build, look forward to 2024 DEXTER — Mission accomplished! Two hundred and 75 insulating interior window inserts are now snugly fitted into the Masonic Hall in Dexter, a daycare in Greenville, and 41 private homes and apartments in 17 communities throughout the highlands region.
1 year ago Dunkin’ Maine owners to donate to Lewiston Support Fund Nov. 6-8 Dunkin’ Maine business owners are coming together to support those affected by the Lewiston tragedy and donate funds for the Lewiston Support Fund.
1 year ago Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day GUILFORD — A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.
1 year ago Firefighters get to train locally thanks to A.E. Robinson DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several area departments had the opportunity to get in some house fire-related training thanks to A.
1 year ago Northern Light Health acknowledges Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November Did you know… Every 3.
1 year ago Regional planning commission established Eastern Maine Development Corporation recently launched the Penobscot and Piscataquis Regional Planning Commission, attended by state and regional leaders representing both counties.
1 year ago County officials planning for influx of solar eclipse visitors DOVER-FOXCROFT — Around 3:30 p.
1 year ago Manhunt could affect the opening of firearms season for deer By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is discussing whether to postpone opening day of firearms season for deer because of a massive manhunt in central Maine.
1 year ago Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fourteen members and one guest were in attendance at the Bear’s Den for the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association “Silent Auction” event.
1 year ago Maine police miss deadline for plan to avoid arresting the homeless Editor’s note: After publication of this story, the Milo and Greenville police departments adopted a homelessness protocol.
1 year ago New open burning law requires permits for larger campfires AUGUSTA – To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires.
1 year ago Maine secretary of state speaks at Piscataquis Democrats Fall Dinner and Fundraiser MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building in Milo on Saturday, Oct.
1 year ago Skowhegan Savings Foundation announces $1M workforce development fund SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Savings Foundation is pleased to announce a $1 million multi-year fund dedicated to addressing workforce development needs in the Maine communities that Skowhegan Savings Bank serves.
1 year ago Maine has three dangerous mosquito-borne viruses active right now By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff State agencies have identified new cases of two separate mosquito-borne viruses in southern Maine over the last two weeks in insects, mammals and birds.
1 year ago Mainers urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers are being urged to take precautions against a surge in mosquito-borne diseases.
1 year ago Piscataquis Observer earns six honors in annual newspaper contest Piscataquis Observer staff picked up a half dozen honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2023 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced on Oct.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank promotes three regional managers Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award-winner Bangor Savings Bank announces the promotion of three regional managers to serve across the Maine market: Laura Blake – VP, Northeast Regional Market manager; Mike Yerxa – VP, senior relationship manager (Bangor and Augusta); and Jake Knight – VP, Greater Bangor Regional Market manager.