3 years ago Twenty sites in Piscataquis County recognized for helping kids make healthy choices DOVER-FOXCROFT — Let’s Go! recognizes 23 sites in greater Piscataquis County for a commitment to improving children’s health.
3 years ago Wabanaki place names are everywhere in Maine By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Before many were replaced by English or French names, most places in what is now Maine had already been named by the original inhabitants of the land: the Wabanaki, or the People of the Dawn, who include today’s Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Houlton Band of Maliseets and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, or Mi’kmaq.
3 years ago He turned his love of hunting and fishing into a 45-year career in the North Maine Woods By Joseph Cyr, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff HOULTON — Albro “Al” Cowperthwaite of Houlton knew at a fairly young age that he was destined to spend time in the woods.
3 years ago SAD 46 enacts transmission rate-based mask policy DEXTER — Masks are required in SAD 46 schools as Penobscot County is in the red, the most severe of the four designations under the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s community transmission color code system.
3 years ago Outdoor Holy Rosary rally at Holy Family Church GREENVILLE — The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary.
3 years ago Third member of the Stevens family joins Powerline Construction Inc. Powerline Construction Inc.
3 years ago Puritan recognized by Institute for Family-Owned Business PORTLAND — A diverse group of companies from across the state was honored Oct.
3 years ago Inaugural Community Fitness Cycl-a-thon set for Oct. 16 GUILFORD — Bikers, runners, and walkers will be going in circles through Guilford Saturday, Oct.
3 years ago Spay/neuter clinic in Dexter DEXTER — Are you tired of unwanted litters and the overpopulation of cats in your neighborhoods? Not sure what to do or need to get your cat fixed but not sure you can afford it? Spirits Place can help.
3 years ago Monthly intergenerational events at Guilford UMC GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church will hold a series of monthly intergenerational events from 5-6:30 p.
3 years ago JD Foundation’s 5K Walk Run to Wake the Silence goes virtual The fifth annual 5K Walk/Run to “Wake the Silence” to support The JD Foundation will be held virtually on Saturday, Oct.
3 years ago Retired educators news DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at the Bear’s Den on Sept.
3 years ago Northern Light Health receives $250,000 grant to improve healthcare access for marginalized people Too many Mainers miss medical appointments because they lack transportation or go hungry because they are too proud to seek help.
3 years ago Let’s Go! recognizes Northern Light Mayo Hospital in helping kids make healthy choices Let’s Go! has recognized Northern Light Mayo Hospital of Dover-Foxcroft with the Site of Distinction award for a commitment to improving children’s health at health centers in Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Corinth.
3 years ago Dover Low Vision Group meets Friday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 E Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.
3 years ago Pleasant River Lumber will match Pine Tree Hospice Annual Appeal donations DOVER-FOXCROFT — Donations doubled! Pine Tree Hospice is elated to announce Pleasant River Lumber will be matching every Annual Appeal donation up to $20,000.