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Raynes graduates from Bates College

LEWISTON — Jacob Raynes of Dover Foxcroft recently graduated from Bates College with a major in economics.

$229,000 for Recovery Wellness Initiative advanced by Collins in funding bill

Fidium Fiber set to begin internet expansion

Fidium Fiber is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Dexter and Guilford, as well as parts of the Corinna, Garland, and Sangerville areas, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 5,200 homes and businesses in these Maine communities.

Northern Light to close Dexter health care office

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — One of the state’s major health care providers will close a Dexter-based facility next month.

Three Rivers Kiwanis yard sale/auction Aug. 23-24

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual yard sale and auction is coming on Friday, Aug.

Getting started with babysitting? Here are five tips for new sitters to know

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a rewarding way for pre-teens and teens to gain valuable work experience and earn extra money.

Maine’s cut flower scene is booming. This is how farmers are keeping up.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Frogmore Flower Farm is one of at least five businesses growing flowers in the Waldo County town of Brooks, population 1,010.

Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news

MONSON — Twelve members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association and two guests met July 23 at the Lakeshore Pub in Monson for the monthly meeting.

Abbot school reunion

Contributed photoABBOT REUNION — The Abbot annual school reunion was held July 28 at the town hall with about 40 in attendance.

French bakery opens in Sebec Village

SEBEC — Galyna and Ambrose Lovely have opened Belle Boulangerie in quaint Sebec Village.

Milo police chief threatens to ban ATV riders from using roads

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — Milo’s police chief threatened Monday to close the town to any all-terrain vehicle access after disruptive behavior by riders caused a private landowner to revoke permission to use his property.

$2.5M for Greenville housing initiative advanced by Collins in funding bill

Dave’s World to open first Aroostook store

By Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald Staff A Maine heating and cooling company will soon open its northernmost location in Aroostook County.

$1.5M for Penquis Higher Education Center advanced by Collins in funding bill

Why Maine is doing a survey on the state’s moose hunt

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to hear from anyone who uses Maine’s woods, whether it’s for hunting or recreation.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital welcomes diabetes provider Fierman

GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to welcome diabetes expert Justine Fierman, APRN-BC, CDCES, to its practitioner team.

Plant-based buildings are being reimagined in Maine

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff The walls of a straw house are under construction in a former boat shop at a Rockland industrial park.

Maine home sales fell in June, while prices climbed

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw home sales fall in June, snapping a four-month climb.

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