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Piscataquis Hometown Holidays events

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

These numbers show how it’s getting harder to live in rural Maine

By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine consistently ranks as one of the most rural states in the nation, with more than 60% of the population living far from a major city.

The USDA declares Maine drought a natural disaster

By Molly Enking, Maine Public The U.

Public invited to Dec. 10 Moosehead Outdoor Summit

GREENVILLE – The Northern Forest Center, Appalachian Mountain Club and other local recreation providers invite the public to the second Moosehead Outdoor Summit on Wednesday Dec.

‘Fifty Seasons’ documentary highlights Maine black bear research

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A new documentary detailing 50 years of black bear research in Maine was released Nov.

Greenville code enforcement officer to depart

GREENVILLE — Greenville Code Enforcement Officer Ron Sarol will be leaving the position early next month.

Greenville looks to revise land use ordinance with motorsports definition

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board is looking to finalize a proposed revision to the town’s land use ordinance by including a new definition pertaining to motorsports businesses.

Nearly half of Maine’s voters participated in off-year election

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Nearly half of Maine’s registered voters participated in this year’s November election, which was much higher turnout than during the past two off-year elections.

Community support networks are growing in Maine. Here’s where to find help.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Although a deal has been reached to end the government shutdown that jeopardized SNAP benefits for thousands of Mainers, heating aid and other assistance programs are still feeling the impact of a lack of federal funding.

Commissioners partially restore program grant cuts

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Program grant cuts to six organizations in the proposed 2026 Piscataquis County budget have been restored by the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Northern Light partners with Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company, and Northern Light Health are working together to bring affordable, high-quality health care coverage for those living in Maine.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

Maine’s median home price falls for just the 2nd time since 2019

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s median home price fell in September for only the second time since 2019.

Pine Tree Hospice offers free listing of private duty care providers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice, a non-medical, non-profit volunteer hospice organization in Dover-Foxcroft, is inviting private duty care providers to be included in its free private duty provider directory.

Northern Light Health fosters healthcare career opportunities for veterans through meaningful employment collaborations

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov.

12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive returns to fight food insecurity

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is kicking off its annual 12 Days of Gratitude employee and community food drive to support the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club’s Backpack Program.

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