1 year ago Auditor casts doubt on Wolfden mining company’s financial viability By Kathleen Phalan Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The accounting firm that audited a Canadian company seeking to develop a mineral mine in northern Penobscot County said Wolfden’s consolidated financial statements cast “significant doubt” about its ability to stay in business.
1 year ago Center Theatre presents school performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.
1 year ago Maine Savings welcomes Campbell as new SVP of finance and accounting Maine Savings is thrilled to announce the hire of Erin Campbell as senior vice president of finance and accounting.
1 year ago A bunker-style home for doomsday preppers is for sale in Sangerville SANGERVILLE — Affectionately known as the “Doomstead,” a 16-acre property in Piscataquis County with a bunker, barn, and greenhouse is looking for its next homesteader.
1 year ago Dexter students raise funds for cancer patient gas cards Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School GAS CARD FUNDS — Dexter Regional High School Student Government recently participated in fundraising activities for the benefit of breast cancer patients in the area.
1 year ago Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital drive to strengthen food security exceeds goal GREENVILLE — Thanks to generous support from the community and Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the 12 Days of Giving Food Drive easily exceeded its goal of 150 items collected.
1 year ago Mainers warned to be careful when shopping for health insurance online By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who are shopping for health insurance for themselves or their families should exercise caution.
1 year ago Nominations sought for Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women and each year the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recognizes a member of the guiding community with the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Guide Award.
1 year ago Snowmobilers who ignore this sign can be charged with trespassing By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Landowners who have endured thousands of dollars in damage to their properties now have a way to keep snowmobilers off sensitive areas thanks to a new law in effect this season.
1 year ago Aroostook power corridor faces opposition from landowners By Tux Turkel, The Maine Monitor ALBION — Over 50 years, Eric and Rebecca Rolfson have created a rural oasis in this central Maine farming community.
1 year ago Festival of Stockings set for Dec. 9-10 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its third annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.
1 year ago Electricity rates to drop in 2024 for many Mainers By Murray Carpenter, Maine Public After a series of electricity rate hikes, some Maine ratepayers will see some relief starting in January.
1 year ago Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union announces holiday specials PITTSFIELD – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union, Maine’s community-based credit union with offices in Newport and Pittsfield, has announced a 2023 Christmas Loan Special, in addition to a Holiday Cash Calendar Sweepstakes benefiting Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger.
1 year ago Piscataquis County nonprofits at risk of having funding slashed Piscataquis County’s commissioners face big decisions about which area groups to fund with next year’s budget projected to be up nearly 9 percent.
1 year ago Grant helps open doors for aspiring nurses in rural Maine BREWER — For nursing students living in some of Maine’s more rural regions, receiving education and training once required a lot of travel, with commutes often exceeding 45 minutes one way.
1 year ago MaineCF’s Maine Women’s Fund awards $120K, seeks committee members The Maine Women’s Fund at the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to 24 organizations that work to advance gender equity in Maine.
1 year ago Maine deer harvest expected to be lower than last year’s record high By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer biologist said Monday he expects the harvest to be less than last year’s all-time high, but more than the 10-year average of 29,000.