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Former EMDC director dies at 74

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.

Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps

PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.

Produce pop-up market partners wrap up a successful season

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospital distributed 7,500 pounds of fresh, healthy produce to more than 700 people at free produce pop-up markets in Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, and Milo over the summer and fall.

Camden National Bank receives ‘Lender at Work for Maine’ award from FAME for 14th time

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its annual Showcase Maine event on Nov.

Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.

UScellular donates $5,000 in presents for Penquis’ Community Kids Program

BANGOR – This holiday season, UScellular is giving back to the community by donating $5,000 worth of holiday presents for the Community Kids Program with Penquis Community Action Program to support its mission of alleviating and eliminating the causes of poverty.

New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.

Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative

BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.

Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.

Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.

RSU 68 officials to start work on 2025-26 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the calendar year nearly over, RSU 68 officials will soon begin work on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club Festival of Stockings Dec. 14-15

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its 4th Annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.

Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.

PACC and Old Town Orono YMCA sign letter of intent

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A big step was taken in the efforts of the Piscataquis Area Community Center to open at the former Piscataquis Regional YMCA facility at 48 Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft.

Stephen King’s Zone Corp radio stations will cease broadcasting this month

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Zone Corporation, Stephen King’s radio station company, announced on Monday, Dec.

Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

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