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U-Haul trucks land at Rockwood Convenience Store

ROCKWOOD — U-Haul Company of Maine, Inc.

School starts in SAD 41

MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month

Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.

Northern Pride Lodge’s expertise helps hunter bag a bear on the first day of the season

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff KOKADJO — Bear hunters are a pretty patient bunch.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival canceled due to COVID

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced on Sept.

Grant helps rural communities address vaccine hesitancy

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across Maine communities, from the largest cities to the smallest rural towns.

Camden National Bank named to the 2021 list of Best Places to Work in Maine

CAMDEN – Camden National Bank announced that it has been included in the statewide 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine list.

West Main Wellness opens its doors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Six women entrepreneurs have come together to offer their respective health services in one place.

SAD 46 to require masking in classrooms

DEXTER — On the eve of the first day of classes and less than a week after voting to make masks optional in the classroom, the SAD 46 school board altered its decision and will now require masks indoors.

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.

Piscataquis Valley Fair returns

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromPULLING THEIR WEIGHT — Driver Mike Kirkpatrick of Whitefield and R&R Windows of Easthampton, Massachusetts guides Henry and Howie to a first-place performance in the 3,200 class of the horse pull at the 134th Piscataquis Valley Fair in Dover-Foxcroft on Aug.

MaineCF’s Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund awards grants to Monson Arts and Main Street Art Studio, Inc.

ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND – The Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $107,901 to 12 organizations across Maine that promote traditional handcrafts.

Foxcroft Academy to host open house, college fair, and senior planning night

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Sept.

2020 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year to honored at Forestry Field Day

Maine has the distinction of being the most forested state in the country, with 89 percent of its area covered by woods.

Public forum to discuss Penobscot County Health Profile Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment

Community members from across Penobscot County will be given an opportunity to shape priorities for community health at a special forum aimed at providing input to the region’s public health and healthcare organizations.

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