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Camden National Bank receives ‘Lender at Work for Maine’ award from FAME for a 12th time

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its annual Showcase Maine event on Nov.

Dine and discuss: A lifeline for your teen’s mental health

GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.

Experience December at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn We’re swimming in the season of giving once again.

Judge who ruled in high profile Maine cases retires

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A judge who presided over the Queen City’s most horrific murder trial and whose decision over a transgender student’s access to a school bathroom helped change the law stepped down last week after nearly three decades on the bench.

Full day of fun to close Monson’s Bicentennial

MONSON — On Saturday, Dec.

Parkman Grange children’s Christmas party

PARKMAN — Santa is coming to the Parkman Grange on Saturday, Dec.

Kris Kringle’s Market Dec. 3

MONSON — Monson’s annual Kris Kringle’s Market will be held on Saturday, Dec.

SeDoMoCha recognizes Students in the Spotlight

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recognized the November Students in the Spotlight on Nov.

Donations sought for SAD 4 Santa Project

Santa and the Parkman Grange need your help to fulfill the wishes of the kids in MSAD 4.

Maine close to inking land use agreement for rural north

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine officials are close to finalizing a land use agreement that supporters said would protect one of the most rural corners of the country from overdevelopment years after environmentalists raised concerns about McMansions rising in the area.

Why fewer people these days have Maine accents

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This question comes to us from Bangor Daily News Managing Editor Dan MacLeod, who noticed that while his grandfather had a great Maine accent, neither of his parents do, and neither does he.

Greenville community disappointed in ski resort plans falling apart

GREENVILLE — Community members who hoped for a redeveloped ski resort and flourishing Moosehead Lake region are disappointed that the developer has halted the ambitious project.

Partnership provides nearly 120 food boxes for veteran families

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED — Wilderness Walk for Warriors, Tradewinds Market, American Legion Post 41, and the Unit 41 Auxiliary worked together to provide food boxes to 118 Piscataquis County veteran families on Saturday, Nov.

Valley Grange provides students with a tool for their trade

GUILFORD — Commonly known as the Grange, the official name of the social organization encouraging families to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture is The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.

Theatre receives $5,000 for Giving Tuesday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that it has received a $5,000 matching pledge to be used on Giving Tuesday.

Property owner blames Moosehead resort demise on lack of money

An ambitious project to redevelop a Moosehead Lake region ski resort crumbled because the developer’s financing collapsed, according to the property owner.

Holiday tree lightings celebrate loved ones and caregivers while supporting patient care

Northern Light Health will present two community holiday tree lightings in Piscataquis County this year.

New name and location for Green Door Gallery

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We have some news to share with you! In the near future Green Door Gallery will be changing its location to 5 Central Avenue and its name to Green Door Custom Frame Shoppe.

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