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$229,000 for Recovery Wellness Initiative advanced by Collins in funding bill

Fidium Fiber set to begin internet expansion

Fidium Fiber is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Dexter and Guilford, as well as parts of the Corinna, Garland, and Sangerville areas, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 5,200 homes and businesses in these Maine communities.

Northern Light to close Dexter health care office

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — One of the state’s major health care providers will close a Dexter-based facility next month.

Three Rivers Kiwanis yard sale/auction Aug. 23-24

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual yard sale and auction is coming on Friday, Aug.

Getting started with babysitting? Here are five tips for new sitters to know

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a rewarding way for pre-teens and teens to gain valuable work experience and earn extra money.

Maine’s cut flower scene is booming. This is how farmers are keeping up.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Frogmore Flower Farm is one of at least five businesses growing flowers in the Waldo County town of Brooks, population 1,010.

Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news

MONSON — Twelve members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association and two guests met July 23 at the Lakeshore Pub in Monson for the monthly meeting.

Abbot school reunion

Contributed photoABBOT REUNION — The Abbot annual school reunion was held July 28 at the town hall with about 40 in attendance.

Members appointed to Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following last month’s vote to reject a referendum article concerning removal of the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River — indicating citizens were in favor of using tax money to fund studies, permitting, and repair costs for the structure — a 9-member Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee has been formed to help determine the future of the site.

Aroostook-born hiker sets time on international trail in Maine

By Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald Staff An Aroostook County native is working to put Maine’s portion of the International Appalachian Trail in more people’s sights.

French bakery opens in Sebec Village

SEBEC — Galyna and Ambrose Lovely have opened Belle Boulangerie in quaint Sebec Village.

$2.5M for Greenville housing initiative advanced by Collins in funding bill

Dave’s World to open first Aroostook store

By Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald Staff A Maine heating and cooling company will soon open its northernmost location in Aroostook County.

$1.5M for Penquis Higher Education Center advanced by Collins in funding bill

Why Maine is doing a survey on the state’s moose hunt

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to hear from anyone who uses Maine’s woods, whether it’s for hunting or recreation.

Plant-based buildings are being reimagined in Maine

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff The walls of a straw house are under construction in a former boat shop at a Rockland industrial park.

Maine home sales fell in June, while prices climbed

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw home sales fall in June, snapping a four-month climb.

Guilford woman found guilty in ‘one of the largest embezzlement cases’ in Maine history

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Guilford woman was found guilty on July 25 of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years.

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