United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities in 44 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting welcomed At Home Furniture Appliance & Bedding to the community at its 16 Summer Street location during an early afternoon ceremony on Nov.

GREENVILLE — The Lights of Life holiday tree in front of the Moosehead Marine Museum in Greenville will be illuminated to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.

Grant from donor matched every donation and encouraged campaign support GREENVILLE — The Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Preserving the Promise Capital Campaign Committee announced on Nov.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Most Central Maine Power Co.

BREWER — The Maine CDC announced on Nov.

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

A committee dedicated to consolidating at least three high schools in central Maine into one modern regional facility that would be the first of its kind in the state is close to adopting a governance structure.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the last couple of weeks a juvenile great horned owl has taken to dining with domestic ducks, drinking from a common livestock watering bucket and hanging out during the day with the sheep at Rock Maple Farm in Dover-Foxcroft.

By David Marino Jr.

The SAD 4 Santa Project which provides coats, boots, and toys to local kids can really use your help.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the October Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

MILO — Each year the Three Rivers Kiwanis, in coordination with the American Legion, puts on a free Veterans Day dinner for area veterans and family to thank them for their service.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 18), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine without ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and dogsledding hardly seems like the state we know — but that may be a reality outdoor enthusiasts are facing with warming winters.

DEXTER — Demolition work to remove the remaining structure of a fire-damaged home at 85 High St.