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Landlord liaison project

Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

Retired educators news

DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.

Northern Light program is next step in checking in on well-being

BREWER — Northern Light Health is leading a statewide effort to deepen personal connection and improve the health of Mainers by putting purpose behind an often-overlooked question: How are you? The How Are You? movement brings to light that an important part of better health and healing comes through human connection.

Piscataquis County’s budget is increasing despite halting new hires

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next year’s Piscataquis County budget is likely to grow nearly 10 percent, but county officials say there still isn’t enough money for new positions that would alleviate stress for certain departments and tackle ongoing issues.

Camden National Bank receives ‘Lender at Work for Maine’ award from FAME for a 12th 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.

Maine close to inking land use agreement for rural north

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine officials are close to finalizing a land use agreement that supporters said would protect one of the most rural corners of the country from overdevelopment years after environmentalists raised concerns about McMansions rising in the area.

Why fewer people these days have Maine accents

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This question comes to us from Bangor Daily News Managing Editor Dan MacLeod, who noticed that while his grandfather had a great Maine accent, neither of his parents do, and neither does he.

Greenville community disappointed in ski resort plans falling apart

GREENVILLE — Community members who hoped for a redeveloped ski resort and flourishing Moosehead Lake region are disappointed that the developer has halted the ambitious project.

Property owner blames Moosehead resort demise on lack of money

An ambitious project to redevelop a Moosehead Lake region ski resort crumbled because the developer’s financing collapsed, according to the property owner.

Holiday tree lightings celebrate loved ones and caregivers while supporting patient care

Northern Light Health will present two community holiday tree lightings in Piscataquis County this year.

Destination Moosehead Lake hosts ‘Deck the Halls’ holiday celebration

GREENVILLE — Come to the Moosehead Lake Region to kick off the holiday season.

Greenville can work with EMDC on climate-related grants

GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville now has the opportunity to seek state funding from a $4.

Developers halt plans for massive Moosehead ski resort project

Developers behind a massive development project in the Moosehead Lake region halted their plans after they said they failed to come to terms with the property’s owner.

Penquis substance use program wants to expand to more schools

A new Penquis program that supports youth affected by substance use wants to expand its efforts in and around Piscataquis County.

Versant Power customers to see 40 percent hike in supply rate

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The majority of Versant Power customers who buy their home electricity through the state’s standard offer price will see a 40.

Kiwanis and CA Dean fight food insecurity, exceed food drive goal

GREENVILLE — Food insecurity affects children’s health and development, and it’s a problem close to home: one in four kids in Piscataquis County doesn’t have enough to eat.

Kids in these 2 Maine counties are at greater risk for poor mental health

Complex emotions among middle-schoolers are nothing new, but the sadness and hopelessness of students in two of Maine’s poorest counties prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have health officials and youth advocates concerned.

PCEDC annual meeting to recognize Myrick Award recipient Thompson

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2022 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, William “Bill” Thompson of Guilford.

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