2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft kids celebrate holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus DOVER-FOXCROFT — Area families packed the Dover-Foxcroft fire station for a visit with Santa and Mrs.
2 years ago Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates to Greenville American Legion food bank Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union CREDIT UNION CONTRIBUTION — Dave Slagger, commander of the Cecil R.
2 years ago Mental health is worsening among Maine middle-school students More than a third of middle-schoolers in Piscataquis and Somerset counties reported feelings of sadness and hopelessness in 2021, exceeding the state average, according to data released last week.
2 years ago Dyer’s Hope House overwhelmed by kindness Photo courtesy of Dyer’s Hope House FOR DYER’S HOPE HOUSE — Dyer’s Hope House was overwhelmed by kindness at the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event on Nov.
2 years ago DRHS student government donation to benefit breast cancer patients Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School Members of student government at Dexter Regional High School raised funds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to go toward area individuals living with breast cancer.
2 years ago Christmas caroling with Greenville Knights of Columbus GREENVILLE — The Greenville Knights of Columbus invite you to join them for Christmas caroling on Wednesday, Dec.
2 years ago Friends of Community Fitness events GUILFORD — Christmas BINGO & Cookie Swap Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30 p.
2 years ago Landlord liaison project Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
2 years ago Retired educators news DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago Northern Light program is next step in checking in on well-being BREWER — Northern Light Health is leading a statewide effort to deepen personal connection and improve the health of Mainers by putting purpose behind an often-overlooked question: How are you? The How Are You? movement brings to light that an important part of better health and healing comes through human connection.
2 years ago Dine and discuss: A lifeline for your teen’s mental health GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.
2 years ago Dover Low Vision Group meets Dec. 2 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.
2 years ago Parkman Grange children’s Christmas party PARKMAN — Santa is coming to the Parkman Grange on Saturday, Dec.
2 years ago Kris Kringle’s Market Dec. 3 MONSON — Monson’s annual Kris Kringle’s Market will be held on Saturday, Dec.
2 years ago Donations sought for SAD 4 Santa Project Santa and the Parkman Grange need your help to fulfill the wishes of the kids in MSAD 4.
2 years ago Holiday train that brings cheer to children and donates to food pantries will stop in Brownville BROWNVILLE — A holiday train decked out in twinkling lights — and equipped with a boxcar that transforms into a stage for performers — plans to stop in Brownville on Wednesday, Nov.
2 years ago Partnership provides nearly 120 food boxes for veteran families Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED — Wilderness Walk for Warriors, Tradewinds Market, American Legion Post 41, and the Unit 41 Auxiliary worked together to provide food boxes to 118 Piscataquis County veteran families on Saturday, Nov.