AUGUSTA — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital and Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, CPHQ, a healthcare leader from Northern Light Mayo Hospital were among a handful of organizations and individuals honored as Rural Healthcare Community Stars at a National Rural Health Day ceremony at the State House on Nov.

Photo courtesy of PCHS PCHS NHS INDUCTEES — The Piscataquis Community High School 2023 National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Oct.

GUILFORD — Among 219 Maine elementary institutions, Piscataquis Community Elementary School has been ranked 30th by US News & World Report.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a craft from 9 a.

SANGERVILLE — Please join the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville & Dover-Foxcroft on Sunday, Nov.

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MILO — A more than 40-year-old Milo Fire Department ladder truck is in need of replacement.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School recently enabled the end of day Tuesday to Thursday, 45-minute Response to Intervention time to be optional for eligible grade 11-12 students who have parental permission and do not have commitments during this timeframe.

CAMDEN – Camden National Bank has announced a community donation of more than 9,000 school supplies to nonprofits across Northern New England.

GUILFORD — Pine Tree Hospice’s 38th anniversary celebration took place on Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced that Adrienne Tracy will be the new volunteer coordinator.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the October Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

PASSADUMKEAG – Graduates of Maine’s only college training program for operators of mechanized logging and forest trucking equipment were recognized Nov.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff CARMEL — A former chicken barn near a few homes at an intersection in this small town off Interstate 95 looks nondescript until you take a closer look.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff When someone calls the Penobscot Regional Communications Center’s non-emergency number, the line will soon be answered by artificial intelligence.

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those with food insecurity.

The Maine Community Foundation awarded a total of $408,980 to 29 nonprofit organizations that advance animal welfare in the state through its Animal Welfare Fund.