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US News & World Report ranks PCES 30th among Maine schools

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

PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas

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.

Three Rivers Kiwanis craft fair Nov. 25

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

Unitarian Church to honor Penobscot culture

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

USDA reminds farmers and ranchers to vote in Piscataquis committee election

Milo Fire Department looking to replace ladder truck

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

Optional end of intervention time is off to a good start at PCHS

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 National Bank employees collect donations for nonprofits

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

Pine Tree Hospice celebrates 38th anniversary

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

Center Theatre welcomes new volunteer coordinator

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

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

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.

Twelve students graduate from Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program

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

Chinese marijuana grows dot rural Maine. Police have barely begun rooting them out.

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.

Artificial intelligence will soon answer non-emergency calls in Penobscot County

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.

Piscataquis County Democrats contribute financially to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

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

MaineCF awards $409K to advance animal welfare in Maine

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.

Golden announces $1.2 M for rural law enforcement hiring, school safety projects

Community invited to join in 12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive to benefit children and families

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is joining the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club in fighting food insecurity in Greenville and surrounding communities by holding a 12 Days of Gratitude food drive from Nov.

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