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 on Monday, Oct.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — A 63-year-old man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison died at the Mountain View Correctional Facility on Aug.

By Yasmeen Khan, The Maine Monitor Jane, a pseudonym The Maine Monitor is using to protect her identity, was the breadwinner of the family, but her husband obsessively monitored their finances.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health announced Tuesday that it is seeking to enter mediation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state’s largest insurer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Following years of thoughtful analysis, research and leadership by many people in town, on June 10 the people of Dover-Foxcroft voted to authorize the select board to work with external partners to remove the Mayo Mill Dam and restore the town’s riverfront.

Photo courtesy of Piscataquis Chamber of CommerceDUNKIN DONATION — Dover-Foxcroft Dunkin owners Ed and Colleen Bailey gave a $5,000 donation to the Piscataquis Regional Food Center in Dover-Foxcroft during the grand reopening celebration on the morning of Saturday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to announce that Michaella Greenwood, FNP, has joined its practitioner team at Northern Light Primary Care, Dover-Foxcroft.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Wow — summer raced by and gave us whiplash.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health has reached a deal with a Maine-based insurer to lower costs for policyholders.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of felony cases pending in Penobscot County has more than doubled compared with five years ago as courts struggle to keep up with the growing number of cases.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON —  An inmate at the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston died on Sunday.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eleven members of the GFWC/Miosac Club enjoyed a wine and cheese party at the home of Vice President Minnie McCormick.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School will be participating with the Community Eligibility Program under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-26 school year.

PRESQUE ISLE — Four area students were among the 1,411 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester, according to Dr.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff More Mainers are overpricing their home, often causing them to sit on the market longer and ultimately reducing the homeowners’ profits, according to local real estate agents.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff For the second time in several years, Bobbi Jo Chambers is hauling water from the river.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The average cost of a single family home in Maine now stands at $425,000, the latest data show.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health announced Friday, Aug.