Greenville -Piscataquis Observer

Greenville

Maine Public awarded seven new radio signals to expand services

LEWISTON – Maine Public announces the successful award of seven new noncommercial FM station licenses by the Federal Communications Commission.

Record-holding Maine long-distance hiker now running every single street in Portland

Discovery show tries to find famous missing plane in Maine’s woods

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine aviation history expert Peter Noddin spent a few days last summer exploring an area Down East for evidence of the wreckage of one of the most famous plane disappearances in history while filming an episode of a Discovery Channel program.

PCSWCD receives grants to further conservation education and enhance the Williamsburg Forest

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District works hard to promote stewardship and provide resources to community members, arming the public with information and solutions to protect, promote and conserve natural resources.

UMaine Extension hires agricultural engineer

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has named Sumon Datta an assistant Extension professor and Extension agricultural engineer.

Investments help Moosehead businesses expand and diversify to support region’s tourism economy

GREENVILLE – With the help of the Northern Forest Center’s Tourism Investment Program, Greenville will see new boat slips for residents and visitors, expanded lodging, expanded public amenities at the lakefront, and a new disc golf course.

Growing inventory offers hope for those entering Maine’s hot housing market

By David Marino Jr.

Portland man drowns in East Outlet of Moosehead Lake

SAPLING TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Portland man drowned Saturday, June 18 in the east outlet of the Kennebec River.

Penquis receives grants to support youth facing homelessness

Greenville to replace fire station riddled with code violations

GREENVILLE — Now that Greenville voters have approved a bond issue, the town will build a new public safety building to combine the fire and police departments, which are both grappling with outdated spaces and building code violations.

Sgt. Loring named Maine Game Warden Supervisor of the Year

WINSLOW – Maine Warden Service Sgt.

Maine towns will be the new owners of a beleaguered Hampden trash plan

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that represents more than 100 Maine cities and towns will be the new owner of a shuttered trash plant in Hampden.

Poliquin wins 2nd District GOP primary

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Former U.

Central Maine Power announces decreasing rates within the next month

AUGUSTA – Central Maine Power Company announced Tuesday that electric delivery rates will go down by 5.

Walker to present at Purpleville on June 28

GREENVILLE – Author, consultant, and educator, Val Walker will present two talks at the Purpleville Headquarters at the former Indian Hill Motel at 127 Moosehead Lake Road in Greenville on June 28.

New career exploration resource for students

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Labor and Department of Education have launched a new student career discovery dashboard that presents data on in-demand jobs and wages in a manner that is accessible to students in grades 6-12.

Maine State Police announces restructuring after 3 weeks of declining to share details

By Callie Ferguson, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine State Police is planning to reorganize its police force as part of changes that reflect the agency’s law enforcement priorities and delegation of manpower.

Pine Tree Camp on the Road comes to Guilford

GUILFORD — Kids with disabilities in Piscataquis County can experience the freedom and fun of Pine Tree Camp this summer right in their own backyard.

Prev Page77 Next