1 year ago Energy efficiency program Sept. 26 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft is teaming up with Efficiency Maine and local experts to help residents plan to save money while staying warm this winter.
1 year ago Dover-Foxcroft Public Works truck arrives, another will depart DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Public Works Department has equipment coming and going with the sale of a wheeler truck approved and a new vehicle arriving after a year-plus wait.
1 year ago Southern New Hampshire University summer dean’s list MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2023 dean’s list.
1 year ago UMaine School of Forest Resources named Outstanding Conservation Educators of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — At the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Law Farm visitors can walk miles of trails and look at research projects including current areas on American chestnut trees and another studying the impact of climate change.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $5,000 for Friends of Community Fitness studio GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support opening a new fitness studio and adding equipment.
1 year ago Thompson Free Library celebrates 125th anniversary with pavilion dedication DOVER-FOXCROFT — Like many other organizations amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Thompson Free Library moved a number of popular activities outside away from indoor spaces for health and safety purposes.
1 year ago Maine County Teachers of the Year launch #LoveMaineSchools campaign AUGUSTA — Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year cohort launched a new #LoveMaineSchools campaign to coincide with the start of the new school year.
1 year ago Penquis receives $50,000 grant from NeighborWorks America BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.
1 year ago 71 schools begin BARR Model implementation to increase student and staff wellbeing, academic achievement AUGUSTA – As the new school year begins, 71 schools across Maine — including Dexter Regional High School — launched their first year of implementing the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model with students and staff.
1 year ago Toss-up elections could decide Maine’s electric future By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The board that would oversee Maine’s electric distribution system under Question 3 on November’s ballot would add a unique layer to our politics, creating a new political entity whose members would represent large and divided areas.
1 year ago Center Theatre announces auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ DOVER-FOXCROFT – Open auditions for the Center Theatre’s winter production of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol” will take place this month.
1 year ago Maine firefighters from across the state convene in Presque Isle By Paul Bagnall, The Star-Herald Staff PRESQUE ISLE — More than 70 fire departments turned out for the 59th annual Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention that featured a Saturday parade down Main Street in Presque Isle.
1 year ago Maine’s rural counties scramble to fill gaps in police patrols By Joyce Kryszak, The Maine Monitor A late summer breeze whispered through the soaring pines surrounding Andy Foss’ home on the shore of Gardner Lake in Washington County, where he sits reflecting on his more than a quarter-century of public service as a law enforcement officer.
1 year ago Camden National Bank hires Witten as senior vice president, director of information security CAMDEN – Camden National Bank announced that Matthew Witten has joined the company as senior vice president, director of information security.
1 year ago Southern New Hampshire University summer president’s list MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2023 president’s list.
1 year ago Mountain View Correctional Facility resident dies By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — The Maine Department of Corrections stated Sept.
1 year ago Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces fall flu shot clinics GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will hold adult walk-in flu shot clinics on Friday, Sept.
1 year ago Penobscot County sheriff deputies will soon get body and dash cameras By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office deputies will have body-worn and dashboard cameras starting next year.