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Eastman honored for a half century in the American Legion

Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 119 50 YEARS IN THE AMERICAN LEGION — On Sunday, Oct.

COVID, other respiratory viruses are straining hospital capacity in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The two largest hospital systems in Maine are grappling with capacity issues as several viruses are circulating in communities.

D-F Select Board signs amended building use agreement for Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board signed a building use agreement with the Maine Highlands Senior Center/Central Hall Commons during a meeting on Monday evening.

Food baskets available for veterans and spouses

MILO — Veterans and their spouses residing in Piscataquis County who are in need are able to receive a free Thanksgiving food basket courtesy of Wilderness Walk for Warriors.

Second Cycl-a-thon raises $32,000 for Community Fitness

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness had another successful year at the second annual Cycl-a-thon! Nearly 100 participants gathered in Guilford on Saturday, Oct.

Collins, King announce locations for 2022 Drug Take-Back Day

Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.

How to save money on heating costs this winter

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff For much of Maine the fall weather has been downright balmy.

Goodrich achieves fellowship in the American College of Medical Practice Executives

Jennifer Goodrich, MBA, FACMPE, FACHE, vice president of finance and physician practice operations at Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals, has become a fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives.

Tech tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween

Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year.

Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party

By David Marino Jr.

Local clubwomen attend GFWC Maine Fall Conference

AUGUSTA — Four women from the GFWC Miosac Club in Dover-Foxcroft attended the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Fall Conference at the Senator Inn & Spa in Augusta on Oct.

Susan Collins says she’d help fund rural redevelopment as appropriations chair

GREENVILLE — If U.

Holiday banners would help decorate Greenville

GREENVILLE — The holiday season should be a bit more festive this year in Greenville as the select board gave its approval to the purchase of 25 decorative banners.

Thompson Free Library welcomes Maine Poet Laureate Bouwsma

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library, located at 186 East Main Street, is excited to welcome Julia Bouwsma, Maine’s sixth Poet Laureate, for a reading at 6 p.

Washout derails train in Orneville

A Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in Orneville when it encountered a washout on the tracks long before daylight Wednesday, according to the Milo fire chief.

Maine’s largest legal aid group gets new director as more people seek housing help

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Fritzsche has come full circle.

Maine’s elections remain low-key despite high stakes

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s 2022 election features high-stakes races between longtime rivals.

Piscataquis commissioners say no a 2nd time to broadband

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners rejected a proposal to bring broadband to residents, specifically those in unorganized territories, for the second time Tuesday.

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