Santa and the Parkman Grange need your help to fulfill the wishes of the kids in MSAD 4.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This question comes to us from Bangor Daily News Managing Editor Dan MacLeod, who noticed that while his grandfather had a great Maine accent, neither of his parents do, and neither does he.

GUILFORD — Commonly known as the Grange, the official name of the social organization encouraging families to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture is The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.

A new Penquis program that supports youth affected by substance use wants to expand its efforts in and around Piscataquis County.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The majority of Versant Power customers who buy their home electricity through the state’s standard offer price will see a 40.

Complex emotions among middle-schoolers are nothing new, but the sadness and hopelessness of students in two of Maine’s poorest counties prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have health officials and youth advocates concerned.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2022 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, William “Bill” Thompson of Guilford.

SANGERVILLE — Northern Light Primary Care, Sangerville welcomes Shawn Marie Higgins, DO, to its provider team.

HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank,  Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman,  Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic  plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis  Barnard and Elliottsville Townships)  and Northwest Piscataquis James White, R-Guilford 2,501 W.

GUILFORD — For several weeks, Piscataquis Community Elementary School students and teachers have been able to use the “Pirate Portal,” a 360-degree virtual reality classroom, along with two dozen virtual reality headsets and eight 360 GoPros.

With great pride, the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces Jennifer Thompson as our new executive director.

Matthew Marston, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, vice president of Pharmacy for Northern Light Health, was recently awarded the Marco Gasbarrone Award from the Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists.

GUILFORD — After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Piscataquis Community Secondary School will be honoring local veterans at a morning celebration on Thursday, November 10 at 8:45 a.

The Piscataquis County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 is on the Piscataquis County website for review at https://www.

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is seeking financial support from Piscataquis County to help maintain the trail and fund crew members who oversee popular spots like Gulf Hagas.

By Julie Harris, Staff Writer The staff from Bangor Daily News’ four Aroostook and one Piscataquis county weeklies took home several writing, photography and design awards from the Maine Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest held in Bar Harbor on Oct.

Two candidates are running to represent District 30 in the Maine House of Representatives.

When Piscataquis County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.