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Yokom hired as executive director for Destination Moosehead Lake

GREENVILLE — Steve Yokom has been hired as the executive director of Destination Moosehead Lake.

Eight graduate from Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospital medical assistant course

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to announce that eight individuals have graduated from their 2024 medical assistant training program.

Backyard poultry event at Tractor Supply

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Foxcroft Tractor Supply will host a backyard poultry event on Saturday, April 20, providing customers with the opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock.

Milo Garden Club welcomes Duchesne

MILO — At Milo Garden Club’s April 9 meeting, members and guests enjoyed a presentation by Bob Duchesne who shared fascinating stories about birds and surprising facts about Maine.

Funding lags demand for Bangor-area meal delivery program

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.

Four Maine eateries and chefs are nominated for James Beard Awards

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Nominees for the The James Beard Foundation’s prestigious 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards include four chefs and eateries from Maine.

Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association is officially dissolved

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — After 42 years, the Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association has officially dissolved.

A New York circus is coming to Dover-Foxcroft this summer

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A New York-based circus will return to Maine in June for the first time in more than a decade.

Pilates classes at Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Tuesday and Thursday Mat Pilates with Julie Mason, beginning on Tuesday, April 16.

UMaine Extension to hold informational webinar on two of Maine’s troublesome pests

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 30 from 6-7 p.

Bears are up a little early. Here’s how to avoid conflicts.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s a little bit early, but one of Maine’s most iconic animals is awake and on the hunt for food.

CMP warns of ongoing scams

AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power is reminding customers to be aware and informed about potential scammers, and to never give personal information to callers or individuals they cannot authenticate as CMP representatives.

Kennedy, Tischler to give a concert and workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is thrilled to present Maine fiddler Owen Kennedy and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Tischler on Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.

MaineCF scholarship available to aspiring engineers

High school seniors pursuing degrees in engineering may be eligible for the K.

Dexter Regional High School March Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the March Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Stock your private pond through the PCSWCD trout sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Private ponds that are stocked with trout provide multiple benefits for landowners and their families.

District American Legion meeting April 20

DEXTER — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County — will hold its regular meeting and election of officers on Saturday, April 20 in Dexter.

Only 20 percent of drivers use free distracted driving tools

If there was a way to improve your chances of staying safe on the road, would you use it? It appears most of us do not.

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