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Town of Greenville to oversee planned child care/community center

GREENVILLE — Earlier this year more than $1.

Maine still has the highest median age in the country

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine still has the oldest population in the nation.

County looking to fix internet problem

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County officials plan to alleviate internet issues at the county campus on East Main Street with a cabling upgrade.

County Democrats raffling kayak to benefit Piscataquis Regional Food Center

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

Maine DOE launches ‘Hot Lunch Summer’ to provide children with nutritious meals

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education announced the return of “Hot Lunch Summer,” the state’s summer food service program which provides free meals to children beyond the school year.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club gives back

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club has had another great school year of service, and it’s time for the club to give back to the community it serves.

Maine awarded $30 million broadband grant

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority has earned a new $30 million federal grant to improve broadband infrastructure in Maine.

Here’s how much more Mainers will pay for electricity starting July 1

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Are you confused about the various rate hikes that will be in your electric bill on July 1? You are not alone.

June 13 referendum results

New Monson Arts exhibit combines painting and poetry

MONSON — “Northwoods: Absence and Presence The art of Alan Bray and Poetry of Wesley McNair,” an exhibit that explores the relationship of people to place in Northern New England, opens on Friday, June 16 and runs through Oct.

2023 Foxcroft Academy senior and post-graduate scholarships and awards

Anna Shaw Buck Prize for Excellence in Written Spanish: Aaden Lane C.

Huge bones among other oddities I’ve found along Maine’s hiking trails

By Aislinn Sarnacki I’ve been finding strange things along hiking trails recently.

What a James Beard Award means to the small town of Monson

MONSON — Marilou Ranta never considered herself or her restaurant elite like the culinary gems of Portland, Boston and New York that typically receive national recognition.

JMG receives $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant

JMG, a leading organization in Maine committed to empowering Maine students, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant.

‘Heart Healing, Life Changing Dog’ giveaway

“Behind the rock walls in Sebec we have been working on an amazing project,” says Joi Stevens of Rockwall Doodles.

Student artist designs a logo for Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County has never had a logo of its own, instead various emblems and icons have been used over the years.

Monson restaurant wins prestigious James Beard Award

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff A restaurant in the Piscataquis County town of Monson won a James Beard Award on Monday night for Outstanding Hospitality, making it the seventh restaurant or chef in Maine to be honored with the award.

Monson Collaborative gives out over $12,000 in grant money

MONSON — The Monson Collaborative, a local organization whose goal is to bring vitality to downtown Monson, recently gave out over $12,000 in grant money to four local businesses and organizations.

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