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Commission denies developer’s request to waive public hearing for Moosehead ski resort

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission unanimously voted to hold a public hearing for a proposed $113.

Moosehead ski resort developers ask that public hearing on project be denied

The developer and partners involved with a proposed year-round ski resort on Big Moose Mountain in Piscataquis County have asked the state not to hold a public hearing on the project.

Sled dog teams brave the cold for 1st Greenville race in 2 years

GREENVILLE — Tracy Babin made her way to the starting line, her family and volunteers keeping the sled dogs secure on the gangline.

Piscataquis residents fear region could ‘become Bar Harbor’ with new Moosehead ski resort

Neighbors of a proposed $113.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $80K for EMDC to support entrepreneurs

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — Snow and more snow! And more snow tonight Feb.

UMaine Extension 4-H offers sessions for aspiring volunteers

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online information session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers, 7–8 p.

Police arrest 2 Greenville men and seize $20,000 in drugs

GREENVILLE — Police arrested two men accused of trafficking crack cocaine and fentanyl and seized nearly $20,000 in drugs during a traffic stop in Greenville.

Changing temperatures are creating dangerous ice conditions on Moosehead Lake

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Two snowmobiles went through the ice in separate locations on Moosehead Lake recently due to pressure ridges created by fluctuating temperatures.

Former Greenville police chief charged with criminal threatening

A former Greenville police chief was arrested and charged with criminal threatening, according to the Piscataquis County District Attorney’s Office.

Waldo County brothers in their ‘happy place’ training and racing sled dogs

One brother to race in Greenville on Saturday By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff Caleb Hayes, 17, and Christian Hayes, 15, have an unusual hobby for high schoolers: they train and race teams of sled dogs.

Piscataquis commissioners deny request for broadband funding in favor of radio upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners rejected a request for $5,000 that would have allowed the county’s economic development council and a consulting firm to proceed with a broadband expansion project.

Low-cost insulating window inserts available

Before temperatures warm and the pain of winter fuel costs is forgotten, local Window Dressers volunteers want to measure your windows for warmer, less expensive winters to come.

Shaw Public Library events

GREENVILLE — Join the Shaw Public Library, in partnership with Moosehead Trails, for a presentation by local author and hiker: Chris Keene.

Acadia FCU offers $6,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors

As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.

Maine’s COVID vaccine disparities are even greater among young kids

By David Marino Jr.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — It snowed, finally! We can definitely use the new snow for the woods trails.

Go take the togue out of Moosehead Lake this weekend

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s largest lake will be bustling with winter activity this weekend.

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