2 weeks ago Interviews to start soon for Milo/Brownville rec director position MILO — Last month Milo and Brownville officials each voted in favor of merging the two neighboring communities’ recreation departments into a new Penquis Recreation Program.
2 weeks ago Forestry experts warn spruce budworm could do millions in damage to Maine forests By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some 250,000 acres of Maine fir trees are at risk of defoliation from a moth that could cause millions of dollars of harm to the state’s economy if ignored, forestry experts said during a webinar Wednesday.
2 weeks ago The new Maine Legislature is finally changing how it operates By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.
2 weeks ago Former EMDC director dies at 74 By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.
2 weeks ago Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.
2 weeks ago Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses AUGUSTA – Gov.
2 weeks ago Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.
2 weeks ago UMaine research study on food insecurity, protein intake seeks participants 60 years and older Adults 60 years and older who attend the group lunches at the Community Cafes in Calais and Milo are invited to participate in a University of Maine research project on the relationship between protein intake and food insecurity among people living in rural Maine.
3 weeks ago New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.
3 weeks ago SAD 41 revising social worker vacancy into counselor position MILO — The current near $11.
3 weeks ago Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.
3 weeks ago Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.
3 weeks ago Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.
3 weeks ago Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.
3 weeks ago Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.
3 weeks ago Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.