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Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife honors Skolfield and Conover Bennet with Fly Rod Crosby Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Awards

WATERVILLE – Tenley Skolfield of Solon and Alexandra Conover Bennett of Willimantic were both honored Sept.

Guilford woman at center of one of Maine’s ‘largest embezzlement cases’ receives 9-year sentence

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Guilford woman who was found guilty of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Austin Theriault joins Jared Golden in committing to accept 2024 election results

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Reaching the home stretch of a 2nd Congressional District race viewed as a toss up, both U.

Former BDN editor named to 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction shortlist

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff A former Bangor Daily News writer and editor, Maine native and University of Maine graduate was named to the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

SAD 4 officials continue to watch athletic participation numbers

GUILFORD — The regular season is underway for fall high school and middle school sports across Maine.

PCES sixth-graders look to make a difference with a school therapy dog

GUILFORD — Each year Anita Wright, principal at Piscataquis Community Elementary School, challenges her sixth grade class to “make a difference” in their world.

Somerset and Piscataquis Soil and Water Conservation Districts to host pond construction and management workshop

PARKMAN — Somerset and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are teaming up to bring a pond construction and management workshop to this area.

The Maine Highlands unveils new website

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, themainehighlands.

PCSWCD to honor Billy London and William W. London and Son as the 2024 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year

Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and honors a Cooperator (land manager) in Piscataquis County who has implemented exceptional conservation practices.

Austin Theriault wins NRA’s endorsement after Jared Golden’s gun shift

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The National Rifle Association endorsed state Rep.

Transform your life with your wireless device during National Self-Improvement Month

September is National Self-Improvement Month, and your wireless device can be a powerful tool in your journey to better health, finances, and personal growth.

Memorial scholarship supper Saturday

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange will hold a Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship Supper from 4:30–6 p.

Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — While the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church was getting an uplift on the outside, 10 members and two interested retirees enjoyed a “Chair Yoga” session with yoga instructor Becky Rollins on Tuesday, Aug.

Collins announces $208K for Northern Light Health

PCHS Class of 1974 50th reunion

Contributed photo50TH REUNION — The Piscataquis Community High School Class of 1974 held a 50th reunion at the Piscataquis Country Club in Guilford on the evening of July 27.

Brewing gratitude: Maine educators to get a perk-me-up

Live and Work in Maine, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, is excited to announce a special blend of appreciation for public school educators across the state.

New cameras may be added to jail security system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — He will present more information at the next meeting of the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept.

Maine entering another school year with a teacher shortage

By Jules Walkup, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is entering another school year with teacher and staff shortages, and they may be getting worse in some ways.

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