2 years ago ‘Pollinators and the Forest’ program offered by the PCSWCD DOVER-FOXCROFT — Most people know how important flowers are to bees, but what about trees? Turns out trees are an essential habitat for native bees! There are several simple ways citizens can have a positive impact on pollinators and in an effort to share information, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District will be presenting an interesting program titled “Pollinators and the Forest” at the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.
2 years ago D-F teen honored by The Telling Room in statewide writing contest PORTLAND — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, is thrilled to recognize 16th young authors from across Maine as county winners in the 16th annual Statewide Writing Contest.
2 years ago Dover Low Vision Group meets Feb. 3 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10 a.
2 years ago Restaurants in Monson, Lisbon Falls among semifinalists for 2023 James Beard Awards By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff The James Beard Foundation announced on Wednesday the semifinalists for its yearly awards, one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country, with 10 Maine chefs and eateries making the list.
2 years ago Six graduate from CNA program, achieve certification DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Eastern Maine Community College are pleased to announce that six individuals have graduated from their Certified Nursing Assistant training program and have earned state certification.
2 years ago Nonprofit wants to build affordable housing in Greenville GREENVILLE — The nonprofit group that purchased homes and turned them into rental units in Millinocket plans to build affordable housing in Greenville.
2 years ago Bangor drag queen troupe schedule 1st show in Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — A popular drag group that performs at venues across the state will be in Piscataquis County for the first time in April.
2 years ago Find what you need at Thompson Free Library By Kim Brawn While nothing can be all things to all people, libraries come pretty close.
2 years ago Acadia FCU offers $6,000 in scholarships to 2023 graduating seniors As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.
2 years ago Oratory speaker from Western Maine wins local American Legion Posts contest MILO — Department of Maine American Legion asked Posts such as Post 41 in Milo and Post 92 in Brownville and others around the state on Jan.
2 years ago County Democrats food drive on Saturday Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democrats FOOD DRIVE — The Piscataquis County Democrats will have a food drive at party headquarters at 25 North Street in Dover-Foxcroft from 10 a.
2 years ago The fight coming in Maine over the ‘right to repair’ By Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public One of the most interesting political stories in Maine that developed recently is not classically political at all — a right-to-repair referendum being proposed by advocates of independent repair shops.
2 years ago Local projects part of $34M awarded to expand broadband through Connect the Ready program The Maine Connectivity Authority announced more than $34 million in grant funding to expand access to high-speed, reliable and affordable internet across Maine.
2 years ago Embrace the weird weather to discover winter fun and beauty By Aislinn Sarnacki So far, this winter has been a weird one.
2 years ago Piscataquis County healthcare boards welcome new members Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to welcome new members to their Boards of Trustees.
2 years ago MaineCF invites grant proposals from Piscataquis County nonprofits Nonprofit organizations in Piscataquis County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.