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Piscataquis County nonprofits at risk of having funding slashed

Piscataquis County’s commissioners face big decisions about which area groups to fund with next year’s budget projected to be up nearly 9 percent.

Milo’s Hometown Holidays

MILO — Milo’s Hometown Holidays will be Saturday, Dec.

Maine deer harvest expected to be lower than last year’s record high

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer biologist said Monday he expects the harvest to be less than last year’s all-time high, but more than the 10-year average of 29,000.

Milo Festival of Trees

MILO — Piscataquis Masonic Lodge, Milo presents a Festival of Trees and raffle Friday, Dec.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers for 2024 tax season

AARP Foundation is currently recruiting passionate people throughout Maine to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season.

Maine’s outdoor economy grew more than 16 percent last year

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine’s outdoor economy grew by more than 16 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to the U.

Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will consider rolling back strict new rules requiring Mainers to disconnect fossil fuel-burning furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.

Some Maine prosecutors stop using a terrorizing law that’s likely unconstitutional

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine law that prohibits making certain types of threatening statements is likely unconstitutional following a U.

Commissioners award bid for dispatch center relocation

DOVER–FOXCROFT — After opting to table a decision on a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford, the Piscataquis County Commissioners opted to go with the low bid of three during a meeting on Nov.

Maine Credit Unions launch Meals for Mainers fundraiser during the holiday season

To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.

PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.

Three Rivers Kiwanis craft fair Nov. 25

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a craft from 9 a.

USDA reminds farmers and ranchers to vote in Piscataquis committee election

Milo Fire Department looking to replace ladder truck

MILO — A more than 40-year-old Milo Fire Department ladder truck is in need of replacement.

Piscataquis County Democrats contribute financially to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those with food insecurity.

MaineCF awards $409K to advance animal welfare in Maine

The Maine Community Foundation awarded a total of $408,980 to 29 nonprofit organizations that advance animal welfare in the state through its Animal Welfare Fund.

Commissioners looking at bids for dispatch center location

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Twice last year the Piscataquis County Commissioners put out to bid a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford.

Three Rivers Kiwanis Veterans Day dinner

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be thanking veterans by offering a free turkey dinner for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov.

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