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GREENVILLE — On Aug.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $250,000 to remove Guilford Dam to support endangered Atlantic salmon population

Bangor event on Sept. 11 will advise Mainers to prepare for natural disasters

By David Marino Jr.

SAD 4 return plan remains unchanged

GUILFORD — The SAD 4 “Safe Return to School Plan” will remain as was approved last month.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month

Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.

Grant helps rural communities address vaccine hesitancy

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across Maine communities, from the largest cities to the smallest rural towns.

There’s an app for employees and residents through Piscataquis County EMA

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency has a new app — that is still being developed — to relay different types of information directly to county employees, residents and others interested in the region.

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice to expand to Piscataquis County

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice has made a commitment to both Mayo and CA Dean hospitals to serve the patient population in Piscataquis County.

Miss Maple trio crowned at 134th Piscataquis Valley Fair

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in three respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the sixth annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.

Maine needs more than a foot of soaking rain to end drought

By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff HOULTON — Some of Maine’s rivers have the lowest water levels they’ve seen in decades, and it would take more than a foot of rain to pull Maine out of the drought it has been in for the second straight summer.

Demand for COVID-19 tests goes up nearly a third in Maine

By David Marino Jr.

Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties are Maine’s current COVID-19 hot spots

By Lia Russell Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties have had the highest rates of new coronavirus cases in recent weeks as the highly contagious delta variant has taken hold and the counties’ lower-than-average vaccination rates have persisted.

Maine housing market shows signs of cooling with July sales down 5 percent

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Existing home sales in Maine showed signs of cooling in July, even though sales outpaced pre-pandemic numbers, according to data from state and national real estate groups.

Firefighting training session

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromTRAINING SESSION — Approximately 20 firefighting trainees from more than a half dozen departments across the region took part in a live burn session on the morning of Sunday, Aug.

PCEDC working on economic development strategy, broadband planning

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Among the many efforts of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council to improve the region are the development of an economic development strategy and a broadband planning grant project.

Sixty municipalities use funding from Efficiency Maine and The Nature Conservancy to upgrade lighting and heating systems

AUGUSTA — Maine municipalities from Alfred to Fort Kent are enjoying improved heating and lighting in township buildings thanks to grants they received from Efficiency Maine in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy in Maine.

Public input sought to help create opportunities in the Maine Highlands

The Maine Highlands region is a great place to live in many ways – fresh air, clean water, green spaces and friendly, small towns.

Maine Preservation announces launch of Drive ME Historic Tours

YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation is excited to announce the launch of Drive ME Historic Tours in commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial.

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