3 years ago Piscataquis County Retired Educators news DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators met April 27 at the home of President Rheba Michaud with 12 members attending.
3 years ago Friends of Community Fitness receives grant for new Senior Center GUILFORD — The Maine Community Foundation has approved a grant of $10,000 for a Senior Center at Friends of Community Fitness.
3 years ago Graves passes the keys Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes OWNERSHIP TRANSFER — After four failed attempts to retire, Bill Graves of Brownville is going to make a fifth try.
3 years ago Dexter Age-Friendly Committee develops elevated raised garden beds, technology for seniors and art By Beth Ranagan During this past year through the pandemic, the Dexter Age-Friendly Committee has developed and instituted some meaningful projects for older people in the community.
3 years ago Vaccination clinic volunteers thanked DOVER-FOXCROFT — About 6,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were administered at Northern Light Health’s clinic at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena from mid-March to early May.
3 years ago NAMI Maine provides online mental health support HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, continues to provide online mental health support through ongoing support groups and occasional education programs.
3 years ago Six things to do before you list your house for sale By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Listing your house may seem like the first step to selling your property, but before you put your house on the market, there are several steps you need to take to make sure it is ready.
3 years ago Piscataquis County Retired Educators news DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators met April 27 at the home of President Rheba Michaud with 12 members attending.
3 years ago NAMI Maine’s 2020 annual report reveals a lifesaving impact HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, the state branch for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has released its 2020 annual report to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
3 years ago Pair of fundraisers will benefit Pine Tree Hospice DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice just celebrated National Volunteer Week.
3 years ago Piscataquis County Democrats collect for Dyers’ Hope House DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats continued their efforts to address local food insecurity on Saturday, April 24, as they collected food, pet food, household supplies and money at their office on North Street in Dover-Foxcroft.
3 years ago Healthy Acadia welcomes Underwood Healthy Acadia is pleased to welcome Georgia Underwood of Monson as the Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching recovery coach coordinator in Piscataquis County.
3 years ago Dover Low Vision Group meets May 7 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting outside from 10-11:30 a.
3 years ago Partners for Peace navigates pandemic Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Piscataquis and Penboscot counties, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the organization continued to support survivors and worked to improve stability and inclusivity.
3 years ago D-F women’s club plants pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Miosac Club of Dover-Foxcroft, members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Maine designated April 13 as the day to place blue pinwheels out on the lawn around the big tree in front of the United Methodist Church on East Main Street — it is very visible there.
3 years ago Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments and retirements PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements.
3 years ago NAMI Maine to offer online courses for family members HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for two separate online courses for people who have an adult family member living with a mental health condition.
3 years ago Greenville Knights deliver door-to-door doses of comfort GREENVILLE — A fleece blanket and some friendly banter.