2 weeks ago Dexter Regional High School November Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
2 weeks ago Forestry experts warn spruce budworm could do millions in damage to Maine forests By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some 250,000 acres of Maine fir trees are at risk of defoliation from a moth that could cause millions of dollars of harm to the state’s economy if ignored, forestry experts said during a webinar Wednesday.
2 weeks ago Fidium brings all-fiber connectivity to Dover-Foxcroft and Dexter Fidium has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Dover-Foxcroft and Dexter, making its future-proof fiber network available to more than 7,200 homes and businesses.
2 weeks ago The new Maine Legislature is finally changing how it operates By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.
2 weeks ago Former EMDC director dies at 74 By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.
2 weeks ago Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.
2 weeks ago First-time access to Puzzle Mania at Monson General Store MONSON — For the first time, word game lovers can now grab a copy of the coveted Puzzle Mania print issue from New York Times Games for free while dining at the Monson General Store, while supplies last.
2 weeks ago Produce pop-up market partners wrap up a successful season Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospital distributed 7,500 pounds of fresh, healthy produce to more than 700 people at free produce pop-up markets in Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, and Milo over the summer and fall.
2 weeks ago Camden National Bank receives ‘Lender at Work for Maine’ award from FAME for 14th 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.
2 weeks ago Skowhegan Savings employees donate $20,000 to 20 nonprofits during 4th annual Season of Giving SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank employees donated $20,000 to 20 local nonprofits during the bank’s fourth annual Season of Giving.
2 weeks ago Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses AUGUSTA – Gov.
2 weeks ago Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.
2 weeks ago UMaine research study on food insecurity, protein intake seeks participants 60 years and older Adults 60 years and older who attend the group lunches at the Community Cafes in Calais and Milo are invited to participate in a University of Maine research project on the relationship between protein intake and food insecurity among people living in rural Maine.
3 weeks ago UScellular donates $5,000 in presents for Penquis’ Community Kids Program BANGOR – This holiday season, UScellular is giving back to the community by donating $5,000 worth of holiday presents for the Community Kids Program with Penquis Community Action Program to support its mission of alleviating and eliminating the causes of poverty.