2 years ago UMaine Extension hosts discussion on updated labor laws; H-2A and Fair Labor Standards Act University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an online discussion on federal agricultural-related employment laws on Tuesday, Feb.
2 years ago February District American Legion meeting Saturday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, Feb.
2 years ago PCHS students to attend Camden Conference Students from Piscataquis Community High School and 12 other Maine High schools will spend the weekend in Portland for world class learning.
2 years ago Camden National Bank donates $30,000 in employees’ honor Camden National Bank has announced a special community donation in honor of employee volunteerism for the third consecutive year.
2 years ago What to do if your electric bill suddenly spikes By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Robert Oates thought he was getting a good deal through an electricity supplier recommended by his neighbors three years ago.
2 years ago Dexter Regional High School January Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
2 years ago 19th annual Chocolate Festival back in-person in 2023 GREENVILLE — Destination Moosehead Lake is proud to host the 19th annual Chocolate Festival.
2 years ago Thompson Free Library offers new free streaming service to patrons By Director Jon Knepp DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library, located at 186 East Main Street, is thrilled to announce that the new streaming service Biblio+ is now available for free with unlimited access and no ads to our library patrons! With the rise of paid streaming services, DVD and Blu-ray usage has declined sharply.
2 years ago UMaine Extension 4-H offers maple sugaring workshops Not long after the New Year celebrations have ended and Maine hunkers down for several more weeks of winter, some farmers and landowners across the state turn their attention to maple sugar season.
2 years ago $154K in MaineCF grants will support transportation needs Programs that assist those with limited or no access to transportation have been awarded a total $154,498 in grants from the Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation and from donors with advised funds at MaineCF.
2 years ago Canadian mining company promises $100K jobs as it courts support for Katahdin-area project DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Canadian company that wants to drill for precious metals near Pickett Mountain is visiting Maine municipalities and groups to attract support — and promising high-paying jobs in return.
2 years ago MaineCF awards $472K to arts organizations across the state The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $472,000 through three grant programs to 59 arts organizations across the state.
2 years ago Northern Light Health presents the True North Community Partner Award to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine BANGOR — The True North Community Partner Award recognizes a person or organization in the community that has helped Northern Light Health deliver on our promise, Making Healthcare Work for You.
2 years ago SAD 41 officials looking at preliminary budget numbers MILO — SAD 41 received its preliminary state subsidy figures late last month from the Maine Department of Education, which were presented to the school board during a meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Feb.
2 years ago Wind chill records broken across Maine By Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald PRESQUE ISLE — The weekend’s bitter cold snap broke wind chill records on both ends of the state, but by Sunday morning the freeze was gone.
2 years ago Sangerville struggling to determine fate of century-old town hall building SANGERVILLE — Some of Sangerville’s 1,300 residents say their historic town hall, built in 1901 and known for its striking stained glass windows, captures the town’s character and should be saved.
2 years ago Free tax preparation assistance available for eligible households BANGOR — Penquis and Eastern Maine CA$H are again providing free tax preparation services to eligible households at sites in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.