7 months ago New lawsuit puts pressure on Maine towns that keep profits from tax foreclosures By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A Hancock County man who lost his roughly $40,000 property over not paying $2,600 in taxes has filed a lawsuit against his former town in a class action case that may put more Maine towns on notice even after lawmakers changed foreclosure rules last year.
7 months ago 1 in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the total solar eclipse By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff One in 5 Mainers traveled from home to view the April 8 total solar eclipse.
7 months ago Browntail moth spread could depend on weather this spring By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Browntail moth caterpillars are emerging from their nests this week.
7 months ago National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27 On Saturday, April 27, Northern Light Health asks those in our community to join in the national effort to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient manner while also reducing the risk of medications getting into the wrong hands and causing harm or potential substance abuse.
7 months ago Foxcroft Academy Counseling Services to host Class of 2025 parent informational meeting DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Counseling Services will host a junior parent evening on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.
7 months ago GFWC Miosac Club news DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC Miosac Club held its latest meeting on April 16, with President Minnie McCormick presiding.
7 months ago Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis’ 50th Piscataquis River Race set for Saturday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 50th annual Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis River Race is set for Saturday, April 27 from Guilford to Dover-Foxcroft.
7 months ago Thompson Free Library offers free cards to non-residents thanks to generous donor By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce that all Piscataquis and Penobscot County residents will now be able to receive free library cards thanks to a sizable donation left by Paula Willoughby.
7 months ago Maine home sales increase for 2nd time after 31-month slide By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After a 31-month slide, Maine has seen home sales increase for two straight months.
7 months ago New podcast ignites conversation about climate sustainability in healthcare BREWER — On Earth Day and every day, Northern Light Health is igniting conversation around how climate change affects our patients, our staff, and our organizations, as well as why we should care enough to do something about it.
7 months ago Man accused of shooting at his father-in-law in Milo By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A man is accused of shooting at his father-in-law in Milo last week.
7 months ago The lesser-known bills Maine lawmakers did and did not pass this year By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Mainers who are not lawmakers, legislative staffers or lobbyists may have still been asleep around 6 a.
7 months ago Foxcroft Academy to host Step-Up Day for eighth-graders DOVER-FOXCROFT — We are still in the midst of the 2023-24 school year but are rapidly approaching the summer season.
7 months ago Camden National Bank ranked one of ‘World’s Best Banks’ by Forbes CAMDEN – Camden National Bank was named to Forbes 2024 World’s Best Banks List for the fourth consecutive year, one of 68 U.
7 months ago Eight graduate from Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospital medical assistant course DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to announce that eight individuals have graduated from their 2024 medical assistant training program.
7 months ago Estimated 40,000 view eclipse in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — An estimated 40,000 people viewed the total solar eclipse in Piscataquis County on the afternoon of Monday, April 8.
7 months ago Northern Forest Center offers grants to get youth active outdoors The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.
7 months ago Funding lags demand for Bangor-area meal delivery program By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.