18 hours ago How a Maine astronomer is preparing for the ‘full-body experience’ of a total eclipse By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Shawn Laatsch has seen five total solar eclipses in his life, but he believes each time seeing the natural phenomenon is just as spectacular as the first.
19 hours ago Northern Light Health joins Health Care Climate Council BREWER — Displaying continued commitment to the health of its patients, colleagues, and community, Northern Light Health has been selected as the newest member of the Health Care Climate Council.
2 days ago Missing Abbot man found ABBOT – Warden K9 Storm and Game Warden Chad Robertson located a missing 71-year-old man in Abbot on the evening of March 16, deep in the woods approximately 1.
3 days ago Naloxone training events scheduled Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals will hold naloxone education and distribution events in Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, and Milo: Tuesday, March 26 6:30 p.
4 days ago Piscataquis Community Secondary School quarter 2 honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Zachariah Demmer; honors: Emma Brasier, Emily Easler, Summer Nesbit, Tim Van Der Heijden.
4 days ago Storm-damaged Maine trails could benefit from bond that would provide $30M By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A $30 million bond request meant to bolster existing and develop new trails could be used to repair damage that multiple storms inflicted on the state’s trail system, according to a Maine Trails Coalition spokesperson on March 14.
5 days ago MaineStream Finance to told regional business funding and resource forums MaineStream Finance, a subsidiary of Penquis C.
5 days ago Murray named to Husson University Online’s president’s list BANGOR — Tiegan Murray of Greenville has been named to Husson University Online’s president’s list for term 3 of the 2023-24 academic year — for attaining a grant point average of 3.
5 days ago Holden thrift shop expands with 2nd location in Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Maine thrift shop that opened in late 2020 has expanded with a second location in Dover-Foxcroft.
6 days ago Omicron Chapter of DKG Society International presents scholarship Contributed photoSCHOLARSHIP — The Omicron Chapter of DKG Society International, an organization of leading women educators, met on March 4 at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft.
6 days ago Greenville and PCHS to field cooperative softball team GUILFORD — This spring Greenville High School and Piscataquis Community High School will combine for a cooperative softball team, with players from SAD 4 traveling north on Route 15 for practices and home games in which they will wear the Lakers uniform to compete in Class D South.
6 days ago Baxter State Park officials warn eclipse-watchers of park closures, poor weather By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public While many areas of Maine are actively seeking to draw crowds for the solar eclipse on April 8, officials at Baxter State Park are urging visitors to be cautious and consider other venues.
7 days ago Bowerbank Days returns in August BOWERBANK — Every five years the town of Bowerbank celebrates the community of 100-plus citizens and more seasonal residents on the shores of Sebec Lake with a celebration.
1 week ago SeDoMoCha February Student in the Spotlight honorees Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — On Feb.
1 week ago State plans to build in Allagash protected zone raises opposition By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The state’s plans to build storage buildings and make other changes at three ranger stations in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway has raised opposition from a group including guides led by the waterway’s former superintendent.
1 week ago Disaster loans available Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available for businesses and nonprofits from the U.
1 week ago Brown announces candidacy for House District 31 ORNEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Joseph Brown, D-Orneville Township announces his candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives District 31, which includes Atkinson Township, Brownville, Dover-Foxcroft, Lakeview Plantation, Medford, Milo, and Orneville Township.