1 year ago Dexter woman hospitalized after crashing car into back of cement truck A Dexter woman was hospitalized after rear-ending a cement truck in a Monday morning crash in Newburgh.
1 year ago What a James Beard Award means to the small town of Monson MONSON — Marilou Ranta never considered herself or her restaurant elite like the culinary gems of Portland, Boston and New York that typically receive national recognition.
1 year ago Greenville newcomer opens the town’s 2nd coffee shop GREENVILLE — A Greenville real estate agent who moved to Maine last year has invested in her new town by opening a coffee shop that she hopes will draw residents and visitors alike.
1 year ago As summer camps struggle with staffing, one in Piscataquis has found ways to grow By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer Piscataquis County’s only theater will expand its drama camp offerings this summer to reach more children in an area with limited resources.
2 years ago Unearthed jacket reveals glimpse into Maine POW camp during WWII Nearly eight decades ago, two young brothers discovered two Army-style jackets strewn along the area known today as Pritham Avenue in Greenville.
2 years ago Maine hospital system has nearly solved its EMT shortage A program that launched in October 2021 has mostly reversed a major Maine hospital system’s shortage of emergency medical technicians after staffing dropped 30 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago Northern Light is offering sign-on bonuses up to $15K amid labor shortage Northern Light Health hospitals around the state are offering $3,000 to $15,000 sign-on bonuses to registered nurses in an effort to address Maine’s health care worker shortage.
2 years ago Maine sees regional high school as model despite failed attempts Maine’s education commissioner sees a proposed regional high school serving districts in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties as a model for future education.
2 years ago Last week’s rampage points to a ‘persistent problem’ in Maine If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and would like to talk with an advocate, call 866-834-4357, TTY 1-800-437-1220.
2 years ago 2 Piscataquis corrections officers recognized for saving inmate’s life DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two corrections officers at the Piscataquis County Jail received recognition Tuesday for saving the life of an inmate who had overdosed on opioids.