12 months ago LUPC commissioners question if Pickett Mountain is best location for proposed mine By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff BREWER — Members of the Land Use Planning Commission questioned a Canadian mining company’s finances and its plan to excavate metallic minerals in the middle of the state’s waters and wildlife habitat.
12 months ago Former Brownville resident appointed as Houlton hospital CEO HOULTON — The Board of Trustees at Houlton Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shauna Cameron, FACHE as its new chief executive officer.
12 months ago ‘The Work That Reconnects’ DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.
12 months ago We had unfinished business with the elusive North Peak By Ron Chase North Peak of Moxie Bald Mountain was a setback for my son, Adam, and me.
12 months ago Magical ‘marshmallow trees’ will get you in the Christmas spirit By Aislinn Sarnacki The wilderness is beautiful in a special way after it snows, and I’m always eager to get out and see it.
12 months ago Ridge View Community School first trimester honor roll Grade 8, high honors: Ava Brown, Ezekiel Bullock, Elizabeth Cyr, Aubrey Ladd, Allaynah Rolfe; honors: Raelynn Anderson, Adam Brown, Jerimiah Cobb, Kaitlyn Cookson, Wyatt Corson, Callie Cox, Keegan Cromwell, Hannah Derosier, Ryan Farnsworth, Asani Miller, William Simpson, Madison Thomas, Lily Wintle.
12 months ago Millinocket man pleads guilty after shooting Exeter home with stolen gun By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Scott Lynch Jr.
12 months ago FA Key Club gives $6,000 to Ober family through Festival of Stockings Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy FESTIVAL OF STOCKINGS DONATION — Because of the tremendous support from area businesses, organizations, and community members this past weekend, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club had 57 stockings for their third annual Festival of Stockings.
12 months ago Penobscot County approves its largest budget increase in years By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s new $29.
12 months ago Camden National Bank promotes from within for two senior leadership roles CAMDEN — Camden National Bank is pleased to announce two promotions to retail senior leadership positions.
12 months ago USDA Rural Development awards $170,000 in housing preservation grants BANGOR – After a week of intense weather across Maine, U.
12 months ago SeDoMoCha Middle School term 1 honor roll Grade eight, high honors: Lexi Bjornson-Burgess, Harloe Boulier, Effie Brochu, Sophia Day, Ava Dunton, Jaedon Haack, Ryleigh Herbest, Charles Johnston, Alicen Kane, Kendall Killam; honors: Jack Gallagher, Mason Hachey, Miles Luellen, Keeten Maioriello, Annabelle Turgeon.
12 months ago Canids of Maine community science project launched There is little published research about Maine’s canids (red foxes, gray foxes, and coyotes).
12 months ago Penquis Valley High School first quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Addison Conklin, Cassandra Boislard, Christopher Kip Crockett, Ciara Hussey, Dylan McKenzie, Layla Chai; honors: Damion Drake, Destiny Sibert, Jasmine MacGregor-Gray, Jayden Sprague, Logan Pomerory, Ryann Yenchochic, Steven Benson, Tyler Grant.
12 months ago Dexter November Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
12 months ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital to hold second produce pop-up market DOVER-FOXCROFT — In November, Northern Light Mayo Hospital distributed 1,000 pounds of carrots, squash, apples, plums, kale, and other fruits and vegetables at its very first produce pop-up market.
12 months ago Milford man drowns after breaking through ice INDIAN PURCHASE TOWNSHIP — A Milford Man drowned on Dec.