6 months ago Program helps the unemployed find jobs in one of Maine’s poorest counties A new program aims to speed up and personalize job searches for residents of the Maine county with the state’s highest rate of unemployment.
6 months ago Developer revives plans to redevelop Greenville ski resort A Maine developer is reviving his plans to redevelop a partially defunct ski resort in Piscataquis County.
6 months ago Moosehead Marine Museum launches final leg of ‘Keep Kate Cruising’ campaign GREENVILLE — The recent award of $500,000 in Congressionally-Directed Spending, has enabled the Moosehead Marine Museum to reach 78 percent of the $2 million goal and to continue the important work of the multiyear project, the “Keep Kate Cruising” campaign.
6 months ago Northern Light Health honors critical role of EMS providers BREWER — This week, May 19-25, Northern Light Health is recognizing the dedication and commitment of our Emergency Medical Services team as part of National EMS Week.
6 months ago New flagpole dedicated at Sangerville Veterans Memorial Park SANGERVILLE — On May 18, during the park’s clean-up day, a new flagpole was dedicated once again to local veterans at Sangerville Veterans Memorial Park.
6 months ago Greenville Girl Scout earns Silver Award for creating informational Moosehead scavenger hunt and trivia game GREENVILLE — Cadette Girl Scout from Greenville, Avis Kennedy-Stirling earned her Silver Award for creating an informational scavenger hunt and trivia game aimed at teaching tourists about meaningful facts surrounding the local area’s wildlife and environment.
6 months ago Skowhegan Savings reports strong financial standing at 154th annual meeting SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings recently held its 154th annual meeting, reporting growth in assets of over $100 million to $876 million and an increase in profits by over 10 percent from the prior year.
6 months ago Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospital employees recognized for nursing excellence Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 awards for nursing excellence.
6 months ago County dispatchers honored as Valley Grange Citizens of the Year GUILFORD — Whenever the emergency dispatchers with the Piscataqis County Sheriff’s Office answer the phone, they never know what type of call may be coming in.
6 months ago Fence, lot size ordinances moved to Greenville town meeting GREENVILLE — For months the Greenville Planning Board has been working on a pair of ordinances to be decided by voters at the annual town meeting at 6 p.
6 months ago Feeling itchy? Northern Light Pharmacy offers effective remedies and prevention tips for rashes caused by Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar hairs BREWER — With the onset of warmer weather, concerns about health issues stemming from exposure to Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar hairs are on the rise.
6 months ago Green Jobs Fair is coming back DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Environmental Education Collaborative and Maine TREE have organized a Green Jobs Fair for area middle school classes, Piscataquis Community Elementary School grade 6, Penquis Valley Middle School grade 6, and SeDoMoCha Middle School grade 7.
7 months ago A Maine tourism hotspot hopes new housing project will revive its middle class GREENVILLE — Greenville’s town leaders and businesses hope a proposed housing development will bring a much-needed economic boost to an area that has struggled to attract and retain workers because of its limited housing stock.
7 months ago Butler named Piscataquis County Ice Arena director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy, serving as the managing partner of the Piscataquis County Ice Arena for the Libra Foundation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucas Butler to the position of director of PCIA.
7 months ago Kingsbury Stream stocked with Atlantic salmon ABBOT — For a decade and a half Atlantic salmon have been an endangered species in many Maine waterways.
7 months ago Ranta serves as EMCC commencement speaker By BDN Staff BANGOR — Eastern Maine Community College awarded degrees to 429 students during its 57th commencement Saturday, May 11 in Bangor at the Cross Insurance Center.
7 months ago Monson Collaborative hosting 2nd annual business expo MONSON — The Monson Collaborative, a local organization whose goal is to bring vitality to downtown Monson, will be hosting its 2nd annual business expo and potluck on Saturday, May 18 from 4-6 p.