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Brownfields and marketing are PCEDC priorities

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council had a busy year with many programs, Executive Director Angie Arno told attendees of the organization’s annual meeting on the evening of Dec.

Celebrate the season by giving blood or platelets

BANGOR — December is a time to close out the year making new memories.

Northern Forest Center secures $1.2M grant for workforce development in Moosehead/Katahdin area schools

Maine has a moderate chance of getting snow for Christmas

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff While it’s still a week and half from the holiday, there is a moderate chance that Maine could get snow for Christmas this year.

Greenville Consolidated School first quarter honor roll

Grade 12, honors: Brooke Turner, Ocean Turner, Gabriella Ur.

Maine’s drought situation is getting worse

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Without much rain in the last few weeks, Maine is slowly drying up.

Maine’s crime rate drops for 2nd straight year

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s crime rate dropped in 2023 for the second year in a row.

Maine is leading in this energy field with wide support ahead of Donald Trump’s return

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is finalizing the next phase of its ambitious plans for energy storage, a renewable avenue that is becoming more important amid President-elect Donald Trump being poised to stall clean energy projects.

EMDC welcomes Lajoie to Workforce Team

Eastern Maine Development Corp.

Committee assignments for the 132nd Maine Senate announced

AUGUSTA — On Dec.

Forestry experts warn spruce budworm could do millions in damage to Maine forests

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some 250,000 acres of Maine fir trees are at risk of defoliation from a moth that could cause millions of dollars of harm to the state’s economy if ignored, forestry experts said during a webinar Wednesday.

The new Maine Legislature is finally changing how it operates

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.

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.

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