3 years ago Blessing of the Animals at St. Anne Church DEXTER — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day (Oct.
3 years ago Katahdin Trust supports Penquis ‘We’ve Got Your Back Campaign’ Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce a $2,500 donation to Penquis’ “We’ve Got Your Back” campaign.
3 years ago Historic district created in downtown Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that the downtown Dover-Foxcroft National Commercial Historic District had been officially recognized by the U.
3 years ago Herring Brothers named Piscataquis Chamber 2021 Business of the Year The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Business of the Year award, Herring Brothers Meats of Guilford.
3 years ago Enjoy a unique Maine dish by making the ‘Wassookeag Special’, and share your own family recipes By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff If you are a Mainer with a family recipe that has been passed down for generations, here is the perfect opportunity to share it.
3 years ago Second annual whoopie pie sale for Jimmy Mike’s birthday SEBEC — Last year, the first ever Whoopie Pie Sale in Celebration of Jimmy Mike’s Birthday was held and raised over $1,400 for the Sebec Reading Room and the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Milo (now Dyer’s Hope House).
3 years ago Volunteers needed for Window Dressers Community Build DEXTER — Volunteers are needed to help build 280 simple wood window inserts every day from Oct.
3 years ago Pine Tree Hospice hosts volunteer appreciation event DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice staff and direct care volunteers gathered at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sept.
3 years ago Special collection for Haiti set for all Maine Masses on Saturday and Sunday PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has authorized a special collection at all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept.
3 years ago Free course will help with education/career paths Residents of Piscataquis County and the Katahdin region wondering where they may potentially go with their education and careers will have the opportunity to take an exploratory step in both directions with a free online 8-week course through Eastern Maine Community College and Eastern Maine Development Corp.
3 years ago Holy Family Parish reaches $2.3M ‘Beginning a New Century of Faith’ capital campaign goal GREENVILLE — Five years after it began, and to the joy of church members and the community, the goal and objectives of the “Beginning a New Century of Faith” capital campaign at Holy Family Parish in Greenville have been met.
3 years ago Married for 36 years, hunting lodge co-owners are a Maine outdoors love story By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff KOKADJO — Northern Pride Lodge was bustling with activity on a Monday night.
3 years ago Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.
3 years ago Grant helps rural communities address vaccine hesitancy The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across Maine communities, from the largest cities to the smallest rural towns.
3 years ago West Main Wellness opens its doors DOVER-FOXCROFT — Six women entrepreneurs have come together to offer their respective health services in one place.
3 years ago Northern Light Home Care & Hospice to expand to Piscataquis County Northern Light Home Care & Hospice has made a commitment to both Mayo and CA Dean hospitals to serve the patient population in Piscataquis County.
3 years ago Piscataquis Valley Fair returns Observer photo/Stuart HedstromPULLING THEIR WEIGHT — Driver Mike Kirkpatrick of Whitefield and R&R Windows of Easthampton, Massachusetts guides Henry and Howie to a first-place performance in the 3,200 class of the horse pull at the 134th Piscataquis Valley Fair in Dover-Foxcroft on Aug.