Maine has been among the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, ranking ninth among states in per-capita deaths in 2018.

DEXTER — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of St.

To the Editor; “I’ve known Andy Torbett and his wonderful family for 10 years.

The Moosehead Lake Pinnacle Pursuit is a hiking challenge in Moosehead Lake in which hikers who complete all six hikes can become a registered member of the Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit.

BOWERBANK — Officials for the town of Bowerbank are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a safety enhancement grant by the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,000.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District (PCSWD) is holding its monthly board meeting from 9-11 a.

October closes out the season for growing and preserving Maine foods.

Although many are looking to resume in-person social interaction at this time in the pandemic, many others are glad to be able to interact with others virtually.

In the monthly outdoor magazine, the Northwoods Sporting Journal a few months ago, personal reports of cougar or mountain lion sightings in Maine were solicited.