2 years ago Blocker among JMG scholarship recipients Jobs for Maine’s Graduates is pleased to announce that the organization and scholarship partners have awarded scholarships to 10 exceptional individuals.
2 years ago Maine Credit Unions join forces to fight hunger in June Credit unions across the state are coming together to support the fourth annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge.
2 years ago As summer camps struggle with staffing, one in Piscataquis has found ways to grow By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer Piscataquis County’s only theater will expand its drama camp offerings this summer to reach more children in an area with limited resources.
2 years ago Daigle Builders offers four decades of general carpentry experience RIPLEY — Two years ago Connecticut native Jeffrey Daigle and his wife moved to Ripley to come back to the Dexter area where she is originally from.
2 years ago What a VIP ticket for Maine’s Whoopie Pie Festival gets you By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer Maine’s beloved Whoopie Pie Festival, which draws thousands to Dover-Foxcroft each summer, will return June 24 — this year with VIP entrance and parking passes to get attendees to the sweet treats faster.
2 years ago Center Theatre to host James Beard Awards watch party DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of the achievement by local restaurant The Quarry, the Center Theatre will be hosting a free watch party for the James Beard Awards presentation starting at 6 p.
2 years ago Legislative Republicans propose amended legislation to address net energy billing concerns concerns shared by Maine’s public advocate AUGUSTA – During a press briefing on Tuesday, Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives unveiled an amendment to LD 1347, a bill sponsored by Rep.
2 years ago D-F Kiwanis Charities announces 73rd annual auction preparations are in full swing DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Charities is very excited to announce preparations are in full swing for their very popular and largest fundraiser and summer tradition – the Kiwanis Auction — to be held July 27–30 at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft.
2 years ago Scooting along at the Greenville Junction Depot Each spring and fall the Greenville Junction Friends, a nonprofit group from Greenville, sends out its newsletter “The Scoot”, which was named for a vehicle that they used on the railroad tracks years ago for track inspection.
2 years ago UMaine Extension donates tomato seedlings in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will be giving away tomato seedlings at various locations in Piscataquis County from May 30 to June 7.
2 years ago Organic orchard care with MOFGA orchard programs manager DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting an organic orchard care program on June 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.
2 years ago Alward and Tilton both promoted to executive vice president of Skowhegan Savings SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings is pleased to announce that Vicki Alward, chief risk officer and Dan Tilton, head of sales and customer relations, have been promoted to executive vice president.
2 years ago Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes Whitney’s Variety By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — About four months after the doors were first opened, Whitney’s Variety on East Main Street was formally welcomed to the region with a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony during the business’ grand opening festivities held in the early afternoon of Thursday, May 25.
2 years ago Piscataquis Regional Food Center receives MaineCF grant to support the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Center DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional Food Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Roger N.
2 years ago Registration open for the Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Bike and Boat fundraiser GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces its beloved Bike and Boat fundraiser is now open for registration.
2 years ago Greenville officials mull moratorium ordinance GREENVILLE — As a potential way for Greenville to be proactive before any large-scale development projects come before the town, a moratorium ordinance may be added to the larger existing land use ordinance.
2 years ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital presents exceptional awards for nursing DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital recently honored a nurse and a certified nursing assistant for excellence in care during National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week.
2 years ago Bissell Brothers, Maine Community Foundation donate to SAD 41 after-school program MILO — This academic year nearly 50 Milo Elementary and Brownville Elementary students have gotten together after school for the BearCats program, an amalgamation of the school’s Bears and Bobcats mascots.