1 year ago Greenville Planning Board looking at by-law amendments GREENVILLE — The adjustments do not need to be made in the immediate future, but the Greenville Planning Board is looking to make a pair of amendments to its by-laws.
1 year ago Farm animals in Piscataquis County infected with mosquito-borne virus By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Four farm animals in Piscataquis County have died after apparently contracting a mosquito-borne virus.
1 year ago Two innovative Maine-based companies collaborate to enhance animal welfare in research rodents GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing company based in Waterville, now offers an exclusive Non-Invasive Buccal Swab Service, developed with specialty swabs manufactured by Puritan Medical Products based in Guilford.
1 year ago Monson radio tower to receive backup power system DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the weekend storm that struck New England, consisting of what was once Hurricane Lee, the Monson Fire Department was responding to a number of calls in the town as well as the surrounding area these firefighters cover.
1 year ago Bangor public hearing added to LUPC schedule for Wolfden application By Kathleen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The Maine Land Use Planning Commission scheduled an additional public hearing location in Bangor regarding a Canadian junior mining company’s rezoning application for the Pickett Mountain mining project.
1 year ago Strang presented with 2023 Gadabout Gaddis Cup Award James Strang of Millinocket, long-time owner/operator of Katahdin Air Service (https://www.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank promotes commercial leadership team On the heels of receiving a Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award this August, Bangor Savings Bank today announces the promotion of three commercial banking leaders to serve in the Maine market: Diane Donaldson – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (York and Cumberland counties); Jarrod Guimond – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (Northern Maine); and Laura Huddy – SVP, director of Commercial Credit and Portfolio Management.
1 year ago Efficiency Maine recognizes contractors and industrial consumers Efficiency Maine recognized top-performing contractors that sell, install, and service high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, insulation, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs.
1 year ago Maine TREE Foundation to honor 2023 Forest Award recipients Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Austin H.
1 year ago Introduction to cost share programs for small woodland owners Maine Woodland Owners is offering a two-part workshop that will provide information about federal and state funding available to small woodland owners that defray costs of installing forest conservation practices.
1 year ago Greenville special town meeting vote set for 4-year-old after-school program GREENVILLE — A potential after-school care program for pre-kindergarten students through the Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation and the Greenville Recreation Department could be launched if funding is approved by residents at a special town meeting scheduled for the evening of Sept.
1 year ago Energy efficiency program Sept. 26 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft is teaming up with Efficiency Maine and local experts to help residents plan to save money while staying warm this winter.
1 year ago Disconnect to reconnect: UScellular offers tips to make tech-free family meals a priority Family meals can be a great time to reconnect with loved ones.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $5,000 for Friends of Community Fitness studio GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support opening a new fitness studio and adding equipment.
1 year ago Maine County Teachers of the Year launch #LoveMaineSchools campaign AUGUSTA — Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year cohort launched a new #LoveMaineSchools campaign to coincide with the start of the new school year.
1 year ago Penquis receives $50,000 grant from NeighborWorks America BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.
1 year ago Toss-up elections could decide Maine’s electric future By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The board that would oversee Maine’s electric distribution system under Question 3 on November’s ballot would add a unique layer to our politics, creating a new political entity whose members would represent large and divided areas.