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HJ Crosby Band concerts

Whether you are feeling a little “grinchy” or feeling the magic of the “Polar Express” or in the mood for traditional Christmas tunes or HJ Crosby’s “Adeste Fideles” march, set aside an hour to join in the holiday spirit.

Her work may be the answer for eliminating homelessness

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff After working with Bangor’s homeless population for nearly 20 years, Jen Weatherbee no longer trudges through snow looking for unsheltered people to offer them help.

Friends of the Mountain auctioning off last lift chairs

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — The Friends of the Mountain will be auctioning off the only remaining chairs to the 1967 Squaw Double Summit Lift.

Guilford students will raise their voices and lift spirits

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.

RSU 68, Foxcroft Academy connecting to solar power

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The roof of the newly-opened Jim Robinson Field House on Foxcroft Academy’s West Main Street campus will be the site of a rooftop solar project.

Commissioners OK boarding rate increase for prisoners outside of Piscataquis

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners agreed to raise the daily boarding rate for prisoners from outside the county during a meeting Tuesday.

Florida man who murdered Mainer dies in state prison

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Florida man who was convicted of murdering an 86-year-old Presque Isle man more than six years ago has died in a state prison.

Deck the Halls Homes & Inns Tour

GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful properties in Greenville decked out for the holidays on Saturday, Dec.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club Festival of Stockings

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is holding its annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.

Maine Highlands FCU names new president

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Wooten from her current role as executive vice president to president beginning in January.

County Democrats recognize Dr. Evans

Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democrats THANKING DR.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates to Greenville American Legion food bank

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union CREDIT UNION CONTRIBUTION — Dave Slagger, commander of the Cecil R.

Mental health is worsening among Maine middle-school students

More than a third of middle-schoolers in Piscataquis and Somerset counties reported feelings of sadness and hopelessness in 2021, exceeding the state average, according to data released last week.

Dyer’s Hope House overwhelmed by kindness

Photo courtesy of Dyer’s Hope House FOR DYER’S HOPE HOUSE — Dyer’s Hope House was overwhelmed by kindness at the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event on Nov.

DRHS student government donation to benefit breast cancer patients

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School Members of student government at Dexter Regional High School raised funds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to go toward area individuals living with breast cancer.

Piscataquis County commissioners to cut 10 percent of funding for nonprofits

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners plan to slash 10 percent of grants for all nonprofit organizations, including its economic development group and regional food center, to lessen the burden on taxpayers, they said Thursday morning.

Landlord liaison project

Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

Retired educators news

DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.

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