2 years ago Kiwanis Park Gazebo to memorialize ‘Doc’ Sherman DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft will honor the club’s dear friend and 65-year member the late Harold “Doc” Sherman with the dedication of the Kiwanis Park Gazebo and ramp at 2:30 p.
2 years ago Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine announces $100,000 to combat hunger in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center and Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine announce the launch of the Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger initiative in Piscataquis County.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft is embarking on a project to redevelop its downtown dam and hydro facility DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft has partnered with two organizations to research the Mayo Mill dam and connected facilities to plan for its future and improve fish passage along the Piscataquis River.
2 years ago Fall events at Friends of Community Fitness GUILFORD — The fall schedule at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street, is underway with the following programs: Free homeschool open gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.
2 years ago Maine needs people once on workforce fringes to close labor gap By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Stephen Buckley, who installs solar panels for Synergy Solar, is the type of unconventional worker the state of Maine is targeting to fill its workforce gap.
2 years ago ‘Buried in books’ sale at Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT – The “buried in books” ten cent book sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be Thursday, Sept 22 from 12-6 p.
2 years ago Auditions for Center Theatre holiday musical DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced that auditions for Kris Kringle the Musical will take place on Saturday, Sept.
2 years ago UMaine receives $750,000 from NSF to support low-income engineering students During his tenure, Wilhelm Friess, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Maine, has seen a pattern of talented first-generation, low-income engineering students leaving the program — or dropping out of college altogether.
2 years ago EMDC launches Maine Boost podcast BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to announce its new podcast series, “Maine Boost.
2 years ago Inaugural Central Maine Highlands Tradeshow set for Oct. 15-16 DEXTER – The Dexter Revitalization Committee is launching a consumer-centered trade show in October which will be held at the historic Dexter Town Hall located at 4 Hall Street This two-day event is Saturday, Oct.
2 years ago Whoopie pie sale for charity SEBEC — Whoopie pies anyone? How about three dozen for free? The third annual Jimmy Mike’s Whoopie Pie Sale & Yard Sale for Charity is taking place on Saturday, Sept.
2 years ago Ice Dance International comes to Piscataquis County Ice Arena Sept. 22 DOVER-FOXCROFT – Ice Dance International, New England’s premier ice dancing performing arts company, has announced its fall tour schedule.
2 years ago New Northern Light CA Dean Hospital building ‘topped off’ at special ceremony GREENVILLE — Employees, hospital supporters, patients, and community members gathered on Friday, Sept.
2 years ago Stearns to receive UMPI alumni honor PRESQUE ISLE – The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Alumni Association will present six awards of distinction during the upcoming Homecoming 2022 activities, including an honor for Paul Stearns of Guilford.
2 years ago Dexter officials looking at plan for new airport terminal building DEXTER — Dexter Regional Airport was awarded $760,000 several months ago for a new terminal building and reconstruction of the access road.
2 years ago Appalachian Mountain Club launches ‘See the Dark’ program to highlight importance of the night sky The Appalachian Mountain Club launched See the Dark, a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.
2 years ago EMDC names DBE specialist BANGOR – Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to appoint Leesah Patt as its new Disadvantaged Business Services specialist.
2 years ago PRYMCA children’s library opens Photos courtesy of April Taylor READING SPACE – A library for children in the after school program at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA in Dover-Foxcroft opened on Sept.