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Greenville Planning Board looking at by-law amendments

GREENVILLE — The adjustments do not need to be made in the immediate future, but the Greenville Planning Board is looking to make a pair of amendments to its by-laws.

Farm animals in Piscataquis County infected with mosquito-borne virus

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Four farm animals in Piscataquis County have died after apparently contracting a mosquito-borne virus.

SAD 41, RSU 68 schools among 100-plus to receive funding for outdoor learning projects

In its third and most expansive year yet, the Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program has helped over 30,000 students from schools in every county in Maine get outside the classroom and into the natural world.

Hiker rescued from Knife Edge

A 43-year old female hiker suffered a broken ankle Sept.

Two innovative Maine-based companies collaborate to enhance animal welfare in research rodents

GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing company based in Waterville, now offers an exclusive Non-Invasive Buccal Swab Service, developed with specialty swabs manufactured by Puritan Medical Products based in Guilford.

Collins, King announce $1.2M for Atlantic salmon habitat restoration

Greenville American Legion scholarship presentation

Contributed photo ON HER SON’S BEHALF — Commander David Slagger of the Cecil R.

Sangerville town clerk’s husband resigns on her behalf at meeting

SANGERVILLE — A Maine town clerk’s husband resigned on her behalf during a public meeting Wednesday night, Sept.

Monson radio tower to receive backup power system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the weekend storm that struck New England, consisting of what was once Hurricane Lee, the Monson Fire Department was responding to a number of calls in the town as well as the surrounding area these firefighters cover.

Maine judge accused of driving with a blood alcohol level nearly twice legal limit

By Marie Weidmayer.

Bangor public hearing added to LUPC schedule for Wolfden application

By Kathleen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The Maine Land Use Planning Commission scheduled an additional public hearing location in Bangor regarding a Canadian junior mining company’s rezoning application for the Pickett Mountain mining project.

Strang presented with 2023 Gadabout Gaddis Cup Award

James Strang of Millinocket, long-time owner/operator of Katahdin Air Service (https://www.

Bangor Savings Bank promotes commercial leadership team

On the heels of receiving a Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award this August, Bangor Savings Bank today announces the promotion of three commercial banking leaders to serve in the Maine market: Diane Donaldson – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (York and Cumberland counties); Jarrod Guimond – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (Northern Maine); and Laura Huddy – SVP, director of Commercial Credit and Portfolio Management.

Efficiency Maine recognizes contractors and industrial consumers

Efficiency Maine recognized top-performing contractors that sell, install, and service high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, insulation, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs.

Department of Public Safety promotes Safe Homes Awareness Month

In honor of Safe Homes Awareness Month, the Department of Public Safety is encouraging Mainers to keep themselves and their families safe by properly securing their prescription drugs, firearms, and other dangerous weapons.

Maine TREE Foundation to honor 2023 Forest Award recipients

Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Austin H.

Center Theatre continues free after-school program

DOVER-FOXCROFT – On Tuesday, Sept.

Introduction to cost share programs for small woodland owners

Maine Woodland Owners is offering a two-part workshop that will provide information about federal and state funding available to small woodland owners that defray costs of installing forest conservation practices.

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