1 year ago Sangerville woman indicted for manslaughter in fatal Piscataquis County crash By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Sangerville woman has been indicted for manslaughter after she allegedly crashed her car while driving drunk over the summer, killing her passenger.
1 year ago Maine secretary of state speaks at Piscataquis Democrats Fall Dinner and Fundraiser MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building in Milo on Saturday, Oct.
1 year ago Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers named 2023 Chamber Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of its impact on the local and regional economy and numerous efforts to give back to the community, Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers of Milo has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business of the Year.
1 year ago This cabin for sale Abbot is the ‘coolest property ever listed’ By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff An enchanting Piscataquis County home ripped from the pages of a story book is capturing the attention of buyers from Maine to California, despite lacking some basic amenities.
1 year ago Skowhegan Savings Foundation announces $1M workforce development fund SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Savings Foundation is pleased to announce a $1 million multi-year fund dedicated to addressing workforce development needs in the Maine communities that Skowhegan Savings Bank serves.
1 year ago Solar project will power Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 campuses DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly 2,000 new solar panels atop the Jim Robinson Field House — the largest rooftop solar project in the state — will provide enough power over the course of a year to meet the electrical needs of both the Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 campuses.
1 year ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomes Sheppard to chaplaincy role DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital announces that William “Bill” Sheppard, PA-C, has been named its lead chaplain.
1 year ago Boyer is about to turn 101 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Kathleen “Kay” Boyer, a resident at Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center, will soon be turning 101! Born to Alta (Smith) and Elber Stuart on Oct.
1 year ago Maine has three dangerous mosquito-borne viruses active right now By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff State agencies have identified new cases of two separate mosquito-borne viruses in southern Maine over the last two weeks in insects, mammals and birds.
1 year ago Here are your stories about seeing wolves and mountain lions in Maine By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A video from northern Maine submitted to the BDN of a probable male wolf and four of his pups stirred up some discussion.
1 year ago US Marshals asks Piscataquis County to expand jail to house federal inmates By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The U.
1 year ago Mainers urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers are being urged to take precautions against a surge in mosquito-borne diseases.
1 year ago Who are the Bearcats? MILO — At Milo Garden Club’s October meeting, members and guests learned all about Bearcats from guest speaker Kim Hamlin.
1 year ago Moosehead summit to focus on economic prosperity GREENVILLE — Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Nov.
1 year ago Piscataquis Observer earns six honors in annual newspaper contest Piscataquis Observer staff picked up a half dozen honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2023 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced on Oct.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank promotes three regional managers Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award-winner Bangor Savings Bank announces the promotion of three regional managers to serve across the Maine market: Laura Blake – VP, Northeast Regional Market manager; Mike Yerxa – VP, senior relationship manager (Bangor and Augusta); and Jake Knight – VP, Greater Bangor Regional Market manager.