2 years ago Proposed rural Maine regional high school threatened by lack of money Maine’s third attempt at a rural regional high school is in jeopardy if the four districts involved cannot get state help to pay for an engineering study.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School students invited to relax, recharge, and explore during Mental Health Day DEXTER — A day to relax, recharge, and explore is in store for Dexter Regional High School students on Friday, April 14 at a Mental Health Day coordinated by the school’s Positive Action Team.
2 years ago Wilson to receive honorary degree from Thomas College WATERVILLE — Thomas College will host its 129th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School March Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the March Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
2 years ago Northern Light Internal Medicine, Dexter welcomes Dr. Sardina, expands access to care Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Joseph Sardina, MD, to its Northern Light Internal Medicine, Dexter practice.
2 years ago Lobbyist drops agreement with Penobscot County over ‘negative publicity By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The lobbying firm hired by Penobscot County to push state lawmakers for funding for a new jail and deputies has withdrawn from its agreement due to “negative publicity.
2 years ago Partners for Peace gathering 50 stories of domestic violence In honor of their 50-year history, Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is collecting 50 stories from people affected by domestic abuse to be highlighted in October.
2 years ago Penobscot County commissioner voted to give contract to his business associate By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The chairperson of the Penobscot County commissioners voted to hire a lobbyist he personally worked with as recently as last year.
2 years ago Penobscot County hires lobbyist to push for new jail and deputies By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has hired a lobbyist to work behind the scenes at the State House to push for state funding of a new jail and more deputies — services usually primarily funded by county governments — highlighting the challenges that the county views as most dire.
2 years ago April is Donate Life Month BANGOR — Northern Light Health is proud to support organ, eye, and tissue donation.
2 years ago Five counties lag behind in broadband survey responses AUGUSTA — Mainers have responded to the Maine Connectivity Authority’s broadband survey by the thousands, but five counties are lagging behind: Androscoggin, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Sagadahoc.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School students to compete in Thomas Cup WATERVILLE — The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers at Thomas College in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years.
2 years ago Ridge View Community School second trimester honor roll Grade 8, high honors – habits of work: Vera Alexander, Mellesse Grant, Pace Jarrett, Grace Jiang, Madison LaGross, Bodhi Langlais, Baylee Packard, Daisy Perkins, and Ian Saunders; honors – habits of work: Brandon Batey, Ella-marie Buschmann, Jacob Campbell, Adalea Gudroe, and Tristan Hopkins-Watrous; high honors – academic: Vera Alexander, Pace Jarrett, Grace Jiang, and Ian Saunders; honors – academic: Bodhi Langlais.
2 years ago Positive Action Team Summit encourages students to build their best selves in schools and communities GUILFORD — When students come together to network and share ideas about mental health, substance use, and overall well being, schools and communities benefit.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School February Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the February Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
2 years ago Maine State Police want to kill a bill that would add more Penobscot County sheriff’s deputies By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine State Police is urging legislators in Augusta to kill two bills that would provide state funding for new patrol positions within the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.
2 years ago PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale opens DOVER-FOXCROFT — In the last few years, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Tree & Plant Sale has evolved, quite significantly.