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More working families are visiting food pantries in Maine’s poorest county

Piscataquis County’s food pantries are seeing an influx of new people as rising food and fuel costs have some Mainers seeking help for the first time.

Piscataquis sheriff’s office to hire new patrol officer to cover Greenville

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County plans to bring a 12-year veteran of the New York Police Department on board at the sheriff’s office.

MaineCF grants available for land conservation, access

The Maine Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors.

Mainers can’t easily compare prices at hospitals as required by new federal law

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine patients have more access to information than ever in shopping for health care under a new federal law, but spotty compliance and confusing data layouts are still providing barriers.

Seeds Early Learning Center open house Monday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Monday, Aug.

Ireland awarded MaineCF journalism scholarship

ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND – The Maine Community Foundation’s Guy P.

Hobbs promoted to master sergeant

PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

The drought is forcing Maine anglers to change where and when they fish

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.

Evans bill to assist uninsured residents goes into effect

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Rep.

Jim Robinson Field House opened to the public

FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.

Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade celebrates municipal merger

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.

Evans bill to amend law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

Funding available for organizations that support LGBTQ+ Mainers

Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.

Cases of Lyme, other tick-borne disease surge again in Maine

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Alleged gun threat paused Dover-Foxcroft fireworks show over weekend

This story has been updated.

UMaine Extension offers Master Gardener Volunteer training, plus two new programs

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins Oct.

Maine innovator seeks partner to develop new technology for big tech

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dan Smith has been known by residents and business owners across Piscataquis County for over 15 years as “Dr.

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