3 weeks ago New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.
3 weeks ago SAD 41 revising social worker vacancy into counselor position MILO — The current near $11.
3 weeks ago Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.
3 weeks ago Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.
3 weeks ago Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.
3 weeks ago RSU 68 officials to start work on 2025-26 budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the calendar year nearly over, RSU 68 officials will soon begin work on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.
3 weeks ago Foxcroft Academy Key Club Festival of Stockings Dec. 14-15 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its 4th Annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.
3 weeks ago Nearly 1,000 packages of food collected for Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital 12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive GREENVILLE — With the holidays and long winter months approaching, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the Greenville community, and the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club came together to fight food insecurity in the region.
3 weeks ago Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.
3 weeks ago Husson University announces free tuition for students in Penobscot County BANGOR — Husson University President Lynne Coy-Ogan has announced a new scholarship that will allow qualified students from Penobscot County to attend Husson University tuition-free thanks to the generosity of the Cyr family.
3 weeks ago Holiday tree lights up to support local healthcare and celebrate loved ones and caregivers GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital kicked off the holiday season and honored and remembered friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.
3 weeks ago PACC and Old Town Orono YMCA sign letter of intent DOVER-FOXCROFT — A big step was taken in the efforts of the Piscataquis Area Community Center to open at the former Piscataquis Regional YMCA facility at 48 Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft.
3 weeks ago Stephen King’s Zone Corp radio stations will cease broadcasting this month By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Zone Corporation, Stephen King’s radio station company, announced on Monday, Dec.
3 weeks ago Brownville’s ISO Public Protection Classification to be upgraded from a Class 5 to a Class 4 rating BROWNVILLE — This past March, the Insurance Services Office completed an evaluation of the structural fire suppression system delivery provided in the town of Brownville.
3 weeks ago Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.
3 weeks ago Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.
3 weeks ago Hunting with a drone? What Maine’s laws don’t say could get you fined By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Drones, the tiny flying machines first used in the military and now by civilians for everything from crop dusting to animal watching, have found their way into Maine’s hunting arena.
3 weeks ago The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor By Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A mix of famous names, top officeholders and rising stars are among those quietly jockeying to be Maine’s next governor ahead of a refresh coming to the Maine State House in 2026.