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Neighbors say Milo man accused of murdering infant son appeared friendly and caring

By David Marino Jr.

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.

Milo father charged with murder in death of 1-month-old son

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Milo man with a history of domestic violence assault is charged with murder in connection with the death of his 1-month-old son on Sunday, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

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.

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.

Unvaccinated Mainers say FDA approval won’t persuade them to get the shot

By David Marino Jr.

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 TREE Foundation Teacher Tour visits Piscataquis County

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District was approached by the executive director of the Maine TREE Foundation, Jonathan LaBonte, to take part in their annual Teacher Tour.

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.

Three Rivers Kiwanis auction Sept. 11

MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis has held an auction every year for many years yet things have changed for all of us.

Harrigan Learning Center and Museum presents ‘A World Shaped by Ice’

MILO — The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum is pleased to present David S.

Sign in place at Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard

MILO — Work is progressing on the soon-to-be new home of the Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard.

SAD 41 school board approves fall return plan

MILO — The SAD 41 school board approved a plan for when students return to classes during its special meeting held Tuesday, 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.

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