2 years ago Rain forces Maine to close all ATV trails through Memorial Day By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff This spring, folks who enjoy journeying through the Maine woods on all-terrain vehicles will have to wait a bit longer.
2 years ago Collins, King, Golden announce $304K for Dexter airport terminal building WASHINGTON — U.
2 years ago Maine sees regional high school as model despite failed attempts Maine’s education commissioner sees a proposed regional high school serving districts in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties as a model for future education.
2 years ago Stuck on the roof to support drama camps DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting the second annual “Dani on Deck Fundraiser.
2 years ago Penobscot County wants to hire a marketing firm to promote building a new jail By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has given up on expanding its aging and perpetually overcrowded jail and is seeking a marketing firm to convince taxpayers to replace it with a new facility.
2 years ago Number of kids in poverty dropped in 2021, Maine Children’s Alliance finds By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A report on child welfare released by the Maine Children’s Alliance on April 25 found that the number of Maine children living in poverty decreased in 2021, but remains an issue in rural areas.
2 years ago Piscataquis Regional Food Center helps those dealing with food insecurity DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month 440 households visit the Piscataquis Regional Food Center at 76 North Street, located in the former Agway building, to supplement their groceries.
2 years ago Maine home sales fell again in March as inventory remains low By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales remained lower than a year ago as buyers continued to face increasing mortgage rates and a low for-sale inventory.
2 years ago Mental Health Day enables Dexter students to relax, recharge, and explore DEXTER — On Friday, April 14, Dexter Regional High School students took time to recharge, connect with peers and staff, and learn about the resources available to them at a Mental Health Day coordinated by the school’s Positive Action Team.
2 years ago Universal masking is no longer required at Northern Light Health facilities In what may be the most visible indicator of how far we have come in the response and management of COVID-19, Northern Light Health is ending the universal masking policy statewide.
2 years ago Gordon Contracting plans busy construction season SANGERVILLE — Earlier this year Gordon Contracting of Sangerville was awarded a $17.
2 years ago Northern Light Health signs Health Sector Pledge to reduce emissions Northern Light Health is committed to being a sustainable organization that aims to reduce our contribution to climate change.
2 years ago Ethics questions prompt calls for resignation of Penobscot County commissioner By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County residents are calling for the resignation of Andre Cushing, the chairperson of the Penobscot County commissioners, after he failed to recuse himself from voting in favor of giving a business associate a nearly $50,000 contract to lobby on behalf of the county.
2 years ago Dexter looks to adjust marijuana ordinance DEXTER — A month after the Dexter Town Council amended its ordinance on marijuana businesses to permit medical marijuana facilities and adult use marijuana products manufacturing facilities, another proposed change is being brought forward.
2 years ago Skowhegan Savings reports strong financial standing at 153rd annual meeting SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings held its 153rd annual corporators meeting last week reporting assets of $775 million, after originating 1,600 loans for $134 million in 2022.
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.