By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer GREENVILLE — For the last year and a half, the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Council has sponsored a branding initiative under the guidance of the firm Roger Brooks International.

By Nok-Noi RickerBDN Staff GREENVILLE — “Bittersweet” is how Orono High School Principal Jim Chasse describes his decision to leave his position for a superintendent’s job in Greenville.

GREENVILLE — The Appalachian Mountain Club’s spending on activities such as land conservation, sustainable forestry, construction, trails, programs and salaries in the Moosehead/100-Mile Wilderness region has contributed nearly $16 million to the Piscataquis County economy and $22 million to the Maine economy since its Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) was launched in 2003, according to a new economic impact report.

GREENVILLE — Union 60 School Committee is pleased to announce Jim Chasse as the new superintendent for the 2016-17 school year.

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Brand Leadership Team (BLT) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.

GREENVILLE — The Northern Forest Center and partners have launched a new program to help tourism providers implement innovations that will strengthen their businesses, expand job opportunities and attract visitors to the Maine Woods.

Staff Report GREENVILLE — New this year, a five-member budget committee will review the proposed 2016-17 spending plan prepared by Town Manager John Simko and the various department heads and approved by the selectmen.

GREENVILLE — The free education seminar “Increase Your Tourism Marketing” will be offered on Wednesday, March 9 from 6-8 p.

GREENVILLE — The 10th annual Plum Creek Wilderness Sled Dog Race fell victim to this winter’s yo-yo weather patterns.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville is currently working on a plan for the construction of a parallel taxiway at the municipal airport, which would make the area safer for aircraft taking off and landing.

Staff Report GREENVILLE — The Greenville Board of Selectmen passed a motion supporting a countywide approach being conducted by the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) for a proposed broadband Internet feasibility study, during a meeting on Feb.

GREENVILLE — The Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the Greenville Junction Depot Friends, which aims to “Save the Depot” — Maine’s most endangered historic structure.

GREENVILLE — The Plum Creek Foundation announced recently that it awarded a $2,700 grant to the Maine Appalachian Trail Club to help fund the removal of overgrowth on the Gulf Hagas Rim trail.

Staff Report GREENVILLE — A special town meeting concerning the proposed financing for the airport parallel taxiway project has been moved back 24 hours to Thursday, Jan.

 Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 94  The 14th District (Piscataquis County) of the American Legion and Post 94 of Greenville recently conducted the 2016 Oratorical Contest at Greenville High School.

  For airport taxiway project scheduled for Jan.

By Staff Report GREENVILLE — During the public comment portion of the Dec.

Creating $23B timber company By Edward KrudyReuters GREENVILLE — Weyerhaeuser Co.