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NMCC fall dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2023 fall semester.

Moosehead Lake Togue Derby returns Feb. 2-4

GREENVILLE — The Natural Resource Education Center’s 17th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will be from Friday, Feb.

SeDoMoCha January Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recognized the January Student in the Spotlight honorees during a Jan.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — The big news this month is that we finally have rideable snow! The Bypass Trail is currently being groomed.

Foxcroft Academy graduate chosen as Husson’s new president

Husson University’s next president will be the first woman to lead the private institution in its 125-year history.

MaineCF grants available to Piscataquis County nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations in Piscataquis County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

Man killed in LaGrange crash has been identified

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The man who died in a Jan.

Milo brewery chef among semifinalists for 2024 James Beard Awards

A chef known for the Native American cuisine he brings to a rural Maine brewery is among the semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 awards.

Teacher of the Year nominations due Jan. 31

AUGUSTA — Maine communities have one week left to nominate a teacher for 2024 County Teacher of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

D-F Select Board deems Pleasant Street structure as a dangerous building

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In the fall the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board began the process of dealing with a deteriorating property at 130 Pleasant Street.

Center Theatre board holds annual meeting

DOVER-FOXCROFT – At the Center Theatre Board of Directors annual meeting on Jan.

6 Maine restaurants you can reach on a snowmobile or cross-country skis

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s finally snowy enough across Maine to have some long-delayed outdoor winter fun.

Androscoggin Bank opens business office in Guilford

GUILFORD — Lewiston-based Androscoggin Bank has opened a business development office in Guilford.

Maine State Parks see slight decline in use during 2023

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.

Greenville looking at housing ordinance changes

GREENVILLE — In late April 2022 Gov.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

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