Throughout Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset, Pine Tree Hospice volunteers are quietly serving the non-medical needs of people in their homes and in long-term facilities.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC General Federation of Women’s Clubs/Miosac Club President Minnie McCormick entertained 12 members and a guest at her home on West Main Street on Aug.

AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service has entered into administrative settlement agreements with landowner Ames Family Land Company, LLC and S.

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A Maine law requiring medical marijuana dispensaries to be owned by Maine residents has been struck down by the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands recently released the new Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Investments Map for Maine, developed in collaboration with the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Recreation and Park Association, Maine Department of Transportation, Appalachian Mountain Club, and The Nature Conservancy.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the East Sangerville Grange again to bring you an afternoon of family fun at our upcoming cider pressing event! This event will be held at the Law Farm’s new outdoor educational classroom on Saturday, Sept.

CAMDEN – Camden National Bank is pleased to announce that it has been named “Best Places to Work in Maine” for the second year in a row.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and would like to talk with an advocate, call 866-834-4357, TTY 1-800-437-1220.

CAMDEN — William “Bill” Martel has been promoted to executive vice president and chief technology officer at Camden National Bank.

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.

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

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

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.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Monday, Aug.

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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).

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.