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Pine Tree Camp brings fully accessible summer day camp 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.

Number of kids in poverty dropped in 2021, Maine Children’s Alliance finds

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A report on child welfare released by the Maine Children’s Alliance on April 25 found that the number of Maine children living in poverty decreased in 2021, but remains an issue in rural areas.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center helps those dealing with food insecurity

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month 440 households visit the Piscataquis Regional Food Center at 76 North Street, located in the former Agway building, to supplement their groceries.

Maine home sales fell again in March as inventory remains low

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales remained lower than a year ago as buyers continued to face increasing mortgage rates and a low for-sale inventory.

Maine Warden Service annual honors

WINSLOW – Game Warden Pilot Jeff Spencer of Eagle Lake was honored as the Maine Game Warden of the Year by his peers at the annual awards banquet at the Winslow VFW Hall on April 21.

Funding sought for Spruce Street housing project water/sewer extensions

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Select Board authorized Town Manager Mike Roy to sign a letter of intent for a grant application that would provide funding from the Northern Region Border Commission to extend the Spruce Street water and sewer lines to aid a Spruce Street housing project.

Universal masking is no longer required at Northern Light Health facilities

In what may be the most visible indicator of how far we have come in the response and management of COVID-19, Northern Light Health is ending the universal masking policy statewide.

Northern Light Health signs Health Sector Pledge to reduce emissions

Northern Light Health is committed to being a sustainable organization that aims to reduce our contribution to climate change.

2 Piscataquis corrections officers recognized for saving inmate’s life

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two corrections officers at the Piscataquis County Jail received recognition Tuesday for saving the life of an inmate who had overdosed on opioids.

Piscataquis County to use COVID-19 relief aid on jail HVAC upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners decided Tuesday to shift millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief money from an emergency radio overhaul to HVAC system upgrades at the jail.

Proposed rural Maine regional high school threatened by lack of money

Maine’s third attempt at a rural regional high school is in jeopardy if the four districts involved cannot get state help to pay for an engineering study.

SAD 4 board approves $8.5M 2023-24 budget

Annual district meeting set for May 24 GUILFORD — The SAD 4 school board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $8,473,000, with a combined $4,492,377 local assessment between the six district communities, during a meeting on April 11 at Piscataquis Community Elementary School.

‘History of the Kineo St. John Tribe’

GUILFORD — The Guilford Memorial Library presents “History of the Kineo St.

PCHS honor parts

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School announces the top academic honors for the Class of 2023.

Kimball receives PCHS MPA Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School announces Kendall Kimball as the 2023 Maine Principal’s Association Principal’s Award recipient.

PCES principal named state’s top administrator

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School Principal Anita Wright has been named as Maine’s National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal of the Year for 2023.

Applicants sought for 2023 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2023 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving SAD 4 residents continuing their education beyond high school.

Partners for Peace gathering 50 stories of domestic violence

In honor of their 50-year history, Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is collecting 50 stories from people affected by domestic abuse to be highlighted in October.

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