7 months ago Job fair in Greenville on Tuesday GREENVILLE — At the request of the local business community, the non-profit Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation is holding a job fair at the Greenville Consolidated School open to all free of charge on Tuesday, May 14 from 3 to 5 p.
7 months ago Pratley receives Rising Tide Award for patient safety ORONO — Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are pleased to announce that Christina “Kirsty” Pratley, director of infection prevention, was recently presented with the Maine Patient Safety Academy’s 2024 Rising Tide Award at the Academy’s annual conference held at the University of Maine.
7 months ago Greenville Planning Board to hold info. session on new housing regulations GREENVILLE — In April 2002, the Maine Legislature enacted and Gov.
7 months ago Dispatch center move is ahead of schedule DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same larger building has been underway for over two months.
7 months ago Penquis and Waldo CAP will fight for $1B Medicaid contract in court By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Two Maine nonprofits will continue to fight the state’s decision to award a potentially $1 billion contract to an out-of-state company to arrange transportation for Medicaid patients with no other way to get to appointments.
7 months ago Maine faces a key hurdle in effort to speed up criminal trials By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers approved a plan in April to ensure Maine begins providing defendants with clear start dates for criminal trials, but the proposal will not take effect unless it receives the necessary funding.
7 months ago Winter storms will change summer experience for some state park visitors By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Visits to some of Maine’s popular state parks and historic sites may not be what you remember, thanks to damage from the major storms in December and January that devastated the state’s landscape.
7 months ago Greenville officials presented with fence, housing density ordinances GREENVILLE — For months the Greenville Planning Board has been working on several ordinances to be decided by voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, June 3, including one for fences and another to update the land use ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations on housing density.
7 months ago Piscataquis County Democrats hold annual spring brunch SANGERVILLE — The Piscataquis County Democrats filled the East Sangerville Grange on Sunday, April 28 for their annual spring brunch.
7 months ago Monson Arts high school program gallery show opening reception MONSON — Monson Arts will be hosting a free open reception for the high school program’s student gallery show “Carved Moments” from 5-7 p.
7 months ago Maine Credit Union League welcomes Baldacci as new president WESTBROOK – The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Baldacci as its new president, effective June 3.
7 months ago Retired educators news Eight members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association recently met at the home of member Rheba Michaud in Dover-Foxcroft.
7 months ago These are ice-out fishing hotspots By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Finding the hotspots for fishing in your area is pretty simple right now, according to a state fisheries biologist.
7 months ago Greenville Planning Board approves fence ordinance GREENVILLE — Since receiving requests from residents to help avoid potential conflicts between neighbors concerning fence issues, the Greenville Planning Board has been working on a fence ordinance for the community.
7 months ago Northern Light CA Dean Hospital launches new mobile mammography service GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently improved access to potentially lifesaving mammography screening closer to home by launching a new mobile mammography service.
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 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 Greenville Planning Board continues work on multiple ordinances GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board has been busy working on several ordinances to get these ready for a vote at the annual town meeting on Monday, June 3 if applicable.