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Milo looks to get public safety building project within budget

MILO — With bids coming in over the $7.

Proposed $11.9M SAD 41 school budget heads to June vote

MILO — A proposed budget of nearly $12 million for the Milo-area school district next year will go before voters in June for final approval.

Penquis Valley School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Autumn Linscott, Abigail Davis, Adelie Chaullier, Brayden Hobbs, Brenan Grant, Gavin Chase, Haylee Newman, Kalea Gahagan, Lucas Chai, McKenzie McMahon, Rylee Heal, Samantha Lane, Sara Giovanardi, Savannah Spencer, Skylar Brennan, Tristan Goodwin, Whitnee Stone; honors: Abel Gunn, Ahreanna Sawyer, Gage Bolstridge, James Chenkin, Jimmy Annance, Kayla Hatt, Lily Coons, Lydia Gauvin, Naima Ali, Taylor Small, Wyatt Ladd.

Milo Garden Club recognized for 95 years of community service

MILO — Ninety-five years ago in 1930, a group of women with a common interest in gardening wanted to share their knowledge and talents with others in their small neighboring communities in Piscataquis County.

Jared Golden will run for reelection in Maine’s 2nd District in 2026

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Troy Jackson is running for Maine governor

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrat Troy Jackson wants to become Maine’s next governor.

PCEDC receives $500,000 brownfields grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 brownfields assessment grant from the U.

Perkins named PCSWCD’s Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year

Each year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes an individual or organization whose impressive efforts and contributions make positive impacts in our county for natural resource conservation.

Here is the conundrum of Maine’s floating camps bill

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Floating camps are a growing problem, according to those who steward the state’s waters for the people of Maine.

Mainstream Democrats are openly talking about dumping Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

SAD 41 annual budget meeting set for Monday

MILO — Now that the SAD 41 School Board has done its work on the proposed 2025-26 school year budget, the public will have its opportunity to vote on the finances.

Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap floats challenging Jared Golden in Democratic primary

By Steve Mistler, Maine Public State Auditor Matt Dunlap says he’s exploring a bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat, raising the prospect that Democratic U.

Trump administration cuts $35M in grants to help Mainers with digital skills and online safety

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The Trump administration has cut $35 million in grants to help Mainers with digital skills and online safety.

Voter ID supporters file challenge over approved ballot language

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Proponents of the push to require a photo ID to vote have filed a challenge against the state over the referendum language that will appear on Mainers’ ballots this fall.

Maine’s iconic 207 area code will last at least another 20 years

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine won’t have to worry about the possibility of splitting into two area codes for at least 20 years.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union distributes over $25,000 to local food organizations

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit UnionFOOD DONATIONS — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union held its annual meeting on April 21 at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

Susan Collins presses Trump officials on illegal marijuana grow houses

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Harrigan Learning Center and Museum opening for the season

MILO — On Sunday May 18 the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum will be opening for the season.

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