4 years ago Piscataquis Regional YMCA partners with Old Town-Orono due to pandemic losses The Piscataquis Regional YMCA is partnering with the Old Town-Orono facility to consolidate support and resources after months of revenue losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago Whoopie pie festival goes virtual throughout October The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival — which attracts thousands of visitors to Piscataquis County every year — was yet another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but the state’s official treat hasn’t been forgotten by the event’s organizers.
4 years ago Patrisha McLean teams up with midcoast artists for domestic violence awareness month ROCKLAND ― In storefronts around the city this month, passersby will be confronted with artwork and banners depicting what it is like to be a victim of domestic violence in an attempt to raise awareness for an issue that has been amplified by a pandemic that offers victims little escape.
4 years ago Maine’s high court stands by ruling allowing ranked-choice voting in 2020 presidential election AUGUSTA — The state’s high court on Thursday denied the Maine Republican Party’s request to delay a ruling allowing the use of ranked-choice voting in this year’s presidential election as the party considers a last-ditch appeal to the U.
4 years ago New signs warn of dangers of out-of-state firewood AUGUSTA — The installation of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) high-visibility road signage is underway.
4 years ago District American Legion meeting Oct. 17 MILO — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County — will hold a regular meeting on Saturday, Oct.
4 years ago Five things to know before you go canoeing or kayaking in Maine this fall As the days shorten and the weather cools, many people who enjoy canoeing, kayaking and other paddle sports may be looking to extend their season into the fall.
4 years ago State president visits Omicron Chapter of DKG Society International Photo courtesy of Omicron Chapter of DKG Society InternationalSTATE PRESIDENT GIFT — The Omicron Chapter of DKG Society International for exceptional women educators recently held their September meeting in Dexter.