2 weeks ago Maine man shot after allegedly stealing front-end loader and threatening house By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine man was arrested on Tuesday morning, Jan.
2 weeks ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital recognizes True North Award recipients DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of its True North Trailblazer awards, an annual recognition that honors employees who exemplify a profound and impactful dedication to their patients and our community hospital.
2 weeks ago Ski the View, Save the Mountain campaign launches Saturday GREENVILLE JUNCTION — Friends of the Mountain (and the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation will publicly launch their campaign to raise $5.
2 weeks ago Moosehead Lake Region fishing report By Tim Obrey, Moosehead Lake Region regional fisheries supervisor I’ve mentioned in previous fishing reports that we developed a management plan for Moosehead Lake back in the 1990s with the assistance from a public stakeholder’s group.
2 weeks ago Northern Light Health recognizes National Blood Donor Month BANGOR — National Blood Donor Month is a time to recognize and celebrate blood donors, and to remind people of the importance of donating blood.
2 weeks ago Penquis Recreation Department director hired MILO — Late last year Milo and Brownville officials voted in favor of merging the two neighboring communities’ recreation departments into a new Penquis Recreation Program.
2 weeks ago UMaine seeks to thwart ticks by helping landowners weed out invasive forest plants ORONO — Ask anyone who frequents the forests of New England and they will likely speak of unwelcome companions — ticks.
2 weeks ago Wiles named chair of American Building Materials Alliance Federal Legislative Committee RENSSELAER, New York – The American Building Materials Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Rod Wiles, vice president of human resources at Hammond Lumber Company, as chair of the Federal Legislative Committee.
2 weeks ago Haffenreffer named to NMCC dean’s list PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester, recognizing 234 students for their outstanding academic achievements.
2 weeks ago Center Theatre to screen film on homelessness in Maine DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre will host a special screening of the documentary film “Building Hope”, which explores the complex issues surrounding homelessness in Maine.
3 weeks ago How Maine’s congressional delegation views a voter ID drive By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The push to require Mainers to provide photo identification at the polls is a state-level issue that voters will settle in November, but Maine’s members of Congress also have thoughts on this year’s high-profile referendum.
3 weeks ago This brook trout barely fit through an 8-inch hole By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Kyle Jacques thought he had a large small-mouth bass on his ice fishing trap line because of the fish’s behavior.
3 weeks ago Applicants sought for Maine Press Association scholarship To encourage students in Maine who are exploring careers in journalism, the Maine Press Association each year awards MPA scholarships to current university students and high school seniors planning to attend college in the coming year.
3 weeks ago Penobscot County may pay $2.5M to board inmates at other jails By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Penobscot County could pay hundreds of thousands of dollars more a year to send inmates to other jails across the state after the facilities raised their costs.
3 weeks ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomes first baby of the new year DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomed a special delivery on Tuesday, Jan.
3 weeks ago Husson University announces spring 2024 academic award recipients BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s, dean’s, and honors lists for the spring 2024 semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
3 weeks ago Additional emergency radio system funds sought DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the fall Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.