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County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last month’s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.

Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.

Maine’s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Maine is full of small waterfalls that take you by surprise

By Aislinn Sarnacki Waterfalls are magical, especially when you aren’t expecting them.

Penquis receives grant from Maine Cancer Foundation for treatment transportation

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Maine Revenue Services offers Maine Tax Portal Webinars for Individual Income Tax

AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state Individual Income Taxes from Jan.

Good Shepherd Food Bank issues Capacity Building Grants

Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank offers the opportunity for our school and healthcare partners to apply for Capacity Building Grants.

Devastated trails threaten Maine’s snowmobile season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With not enough volunteers and very little money, Maine snowmobile clubs are scrambling to reopen or reroute sections of the International Trail System damaged by the fierce wind and rain storm on Dec.

Monson Arts announces new writing program

MONSON — Monson Arts will be launching the Conference on Poetry and Learning this summer from July 5-11.

New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.

RSU 68 a big part of regional adult ed program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative Director Dr.

Piscataquis County sustains $2.6M and counting in storm damage

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.

Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

FEMA arrives in Maine to evaluate storm damage

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Licensing requirements for arborists in Maine

AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.

Thin-ice fishermen are out there, but warden urges extra care

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Erik Johnson has been ice fishing for a month and a half already.

Here are the new Maine laws that will affect your outdoors experience in 2024

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.

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