11 months ago Rohrbach named to Husson University Online’s president’s list BANGOR — Violet Rohrbach of Sebec has been named to Husson University Online’s president’s list for term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year.
11 months ago What we know about the wind storm that hit Maine By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is still cleaning up from Monday’s storm, and by all accounts, it will take days before everything is up and running.
11 months ago Water levels in Maine’s rivers are finally dropping By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the second day of recovery as Mainers clean up from damage caused by Monday’s wind storm, including downed trees and massive flooding.
11 months ago Storm knocks out power to region, floods roads A wind and rain storm that left nearly 420,000 across Maine without power knocked out electricity across Piscataquis County and the surrounding areas Monday into Tuesday and beyond for some, forcing schools and businesses to close, and flooded many roads including some of the major travelways.
11 months ago Janet Mills declares state of emergency due to powerful wind storm By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.
11 months ago Fishing in downtown Dover-Foxcroft Contributed photo CASTING HER LINE ON SOUTH STREET — Amelia Robinson, 10, took advantage of the very high Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft for a little fishing on Tuesday morning on South Street at Dover True Value Hardware.
11 months ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards grants to empower nonprofits BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Northern New England communities with $195,000 in grants awarded to 22 nonprofit organizations.
11 months ago Start the new year with Thompson Free Library By Kim Brawn There is something daunting about the pressure of a new year.
12 months ago Snowmobile clubs working to get trails ready By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The major snowmobile trail that connects Jay, Wilton and Farmington likely will not be fixed for this season of sledding, according to the head of the Maine Snowmobile Association.
12 months ago Small Business Administration Maine District Office announces winners of annual Small Business Lender Awards AUGUSTA – The Maine District Office of the U.
12 months ago AARP warns consumers that holiday shopping is increasingly riddled with fraud PORTLAND — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season.
12 months ago Local actors shine in Center Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ DOVER-FOXCROFT — It has been several years since the Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players put on a production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” but it has been well worth the wait.
12 months ago Recovery council takes 1st steps to distribute $9 million in opioid settlement money By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec.
12 months ago Dexter council approves pickup truck purchase for fire department DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved the purchase of a 2022 GMC pickup truck from a dealer in New Hampshire for $56,000 during a meeting on Dec.
12 months ago Former Brownville resident appointed as Houlton hospital CEO HOULTON — The Board of Trustees at Houlton Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shauna Cameron, FACHE as its new chief executive officer.
12 months ago ‘The Work That Reconnects’ DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.
12 months ago Magical ‘marshmallow trees’ will get you in the Christmas spirit By Aislinn Sarnacki The wilderness is beautiful in a special way after it snows, and I’m always eager to get out and see it.