GREENVILLE – A key step was taken toward the creation of a proposed multigenerational housing district on Spruce Street during a special town meeting on Dec.

MILO — As a result of only having six players near the end of the first two weeks of practices, Penquis Valley High School will not have a varsity girls basketball team in the 2023-24 season.

Piscataquis County commissioners decided Tuesday to cut $20,000 from the county’s largest funded nonprofit and override some of the budget committee’s decisions regarding two county departments.

MONSON — The Maine State Police will be honoring Corp.

Penquis and Blueberry Broadcasting have launched their annual Christmas is for Kids program.

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press The population of a beloved Maine bird, the common loon, dipped for the second straight year, but wildlife surveyors said they are heartened by an increased number of the bird’s chicks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.

Maine Savings is thrilled to announce the hire of Erin Campbell as senior vice president of finance and accounting.

SANGERVILLE — Affectionately known as the “Doomstead,” a 16-acre property in Piscataquis County with a bunker, barn, and greenhouse is looking for its next homesteader.

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Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School GAS CARD FUNDS — Dexter Regional High School Student Government recently participated in fundraising activities for the benefit of breast cancer patients in the area.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recently held the November Student in the Spotlight assembly and recognized the Staff in the Spotlight recipient and nominees.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students will demonstrate their skills as classes, groups, and individuals using their voices, instruments, and movement on two separate nights this holiday season.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is proposing a budget increase of about $2.

GREENVILLE — Thanks to generous support from the community and Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the 12 Days of Giving Food Drive easily exceeded its goal of 150 items collected.

DEXTER — The Ridge View Community School was evacuated Thursday, Nov.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who are shopping for health insurance for themselves or their families should exercise caution.

Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women and each year the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recognizes a member of the guiding community with the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Guide Award.