1 year ago Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fourteen members and one guest were in attendance at the Bear’s Den for the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association “Silent Auction” event.
1 year ago Friends of Community Fitness pickleball leagues wrap up GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness wrapped up the first season of pickleball leagues on Tuesday, Oct.
1 year ago PCHS Class of 1963 60th reunion Contributed photo 60 YEARS LATER — The PCHS Class of 1963 met for its 60th class reunion on Sept.
1 year ago Shortage of pharmacists leaving customers in peril By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor With pharmacists around the country walking off the job or threatening to do so, Maine pharmacies have experienced sudden closures, infrequent hours and frustration from customers who say they’re unreliable.
1 year ago New open burning law requires permits for larger campfires AUGUSTA – To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires.
1 year ago Maine secretary of state speaks at Piscataquis Democrats Fall Dinner and Fundraiser MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building in Milo on Saturday, Oct.
1 year ago This cabin for sale Abbot is the ‘coolest property ever listed’ By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff An enchanting Piscataquis County home ripped from the pages of a story book is capturing the attention of buyers from Maine to California, despite lacking some basic amenities.
1 year ago Maine has three dangerous mosquito-borne viruses active right now By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff State agencies have identified new cases of two separate mosquito-borne viruses in southern Maine over the last two weeks in insects, mammals and birds.
1 year ago Here are your stories about seeing wolves and mountain lions in Maine By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A video from northern Maine submitted to the BDN of a probable male wolf and four of his pups stirred up some discussion.
1 year ago Mainers urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers are being urged to take precautions against a surge in mosquito-borne diseases.
1 year ago Piscataquis Observer earns six honors in annual newspaper contest Piscataquis Observer staff picked up a half dozen honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2023 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced on Oct.
1 year ago Commission endorses statewide public defender network for Maine By Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor An $8.
1 year ago End of day intervention time may be optional for eligible PCHS students GUILFORD — Currently Piscataquis Community High School students end their day with a 45-minute block of Response to Intervention time on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
1 year ago Maine prison official accused of taking bribes pleads not guilty By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A Maine prison official accused of taking bribes pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges he faces.
1 year ago Parkman Grange to help with SAD 4 Santa Project PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is again helping out Santa to make Christmas special for SAD 4 area kids with the Santa Project.
1 year ago PCEDC seeks nominations for Myrick Award DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December.
1 year ago Northern Light Health, Morehouse School of Medicine partnering to bring diverse students to Maine BREWER — In an effort to grow the provider base in our state’s more rural areas, Northern Light Health is partnering with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, introducing skilled physician assistant students to Maine.