2 years ago Brownville Days returns over the weekend BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Days Committee planned for a year, and couldn’t have been happier with the results of the three days of activities (Friday to Sunday, July 22-24).
2 years ago Scoopstock returns Aug. 14 SANGERVILLE — It’s time for everyone’s favorite ice cream sundae of the summer! On Sunday, Aug.
2 years ago Edwards Brothers Supermarket to participate in Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine DOVER-FOXCROFT –- Edwards Brothers Supermarket in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce its participation in Bakes for Breast Cancer’s signature event — Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine — returning for its second year, which helps raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
2 years ago Swedish Reunion July 31 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The annual Swedish Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 31 beginning with a noon potluck lunch.
2 years ago Abbot School reunion July 31 ABBOT — The Abbot School reunion will be at the Abbot Town Hall on Sunday, July 31 with a noon potluck lunch followed by a brief business meeting and social.
2 years ago Business leaders want Maine’s help to find entry-level workers By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A lack of entry-level workers and high energy costs led the list of priorities business leaders recommended for the next governor in a report released July 21, reflecting key issues in the pandemic economy.
2 years ago These are the Maine creatures that want to suck your blood By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Scientifically they are known as hematophagous, though most people more commonly refer to them as blood suckers.
2 years ago This Exeter farm converts truckloads of food waste to electricity. It could be taking more. By Charles Eichacker, Maine Public Open a garbage can in a Maine home, and you’re likely to find some icky surprises: banana peels, coffee grounds, moldy bagels, chunks of chicken.
2 years ago Maine Women’s Fund announces transfer of $3 million in assets to the Maine Community Foundation The Maine Women’s Fund announced it is transferring $3 million in assets and entrusting the pursuit of its mission to make bold investments that transform the lives of Maine women and girls to the Maine Community Foundation.
2 years ago UMaine professors awarded $600K NSF grant for glacier research The National Science Foundation awarded $601,729 to Aaron Putnam, associate professor at the School of Earth and Climate Sciences; Brenda Hall, professor at the School of Earth and Climate Sciences and Climate Change Institute; and Katherine Allen, assistant professor at the School of Earth and Climate Sciences, for research looking at how glaciers’ seasonal fluctuations may have caused drastic climate changes.
2 years ago Milo Garden Club yearbook recognized MILO – In June The Garden Club Federation of Maine recognized Milo Garden Club with a second-place award for their yearbook design.
2 years ago Parkman Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday PARKMAN – The Bicentennial Celebration for the Town of Parkman will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 38 North Dexter Road (field of B & K Storage).
2 years ago Brownville Days events Friday to Sunday BROWNVILLE – Brownville Days 2022 will feature events from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24 with a 2022 theme of “Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes.
2 years ago Dexter Regional Airport: A welcoming place to land in Maine By Ted Luebbers While flying around central Maine’s lush countryside looking for a place to top off your fuel, consider the Dexter Regional Airport (1B0), three miles east of downtown Dexter.
2 years ago You can buy a Hermon ski mountain for $5M By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor area’s only remaining ski area is up for sale.
2 years ago Kids invited to a morning of reading and healthy outdoor activity at StoryWalk DOVER-FOXCROFT – Let’s Go!, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, the SeDoMoCha School, and Maine SNAP-Ed are partnering to hold a StoryWalk®, a fun, educational activity that invites kids to read a story, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors all at the same time.
2 years ago Skowhegan Savings promotes Angel Quick to VP treasury and business services officer Skowhegan Savings is pleased to announce the promotion of Angel Quick to vice president treasury and business services officer.