3 years ago Long-time thespian and Center Theatre board member honored DOVER-FOXCROFT – As far as second acts go, David Dean’s has been a great one.
3 years ago Maine home sales continue downward trend in November as prices continue to rise By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fifth consecutive month in November, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.
3 years ago Dam reconstruction at Dover-Foxcroft water supply solves erosion and low flow issues GUILFORD — For the first time in decades, the pond that serves as Dover-Foxcroft’s water supply has a solid dam built for the future.
3 years ago Adapting to a shortening winter, Maine ski areas are increasingly turning to snow making By Fred Beyer, Maine Public Winter is losing ground in Maine, and as warming continues it will pose new challenges for the state’s winter recreation economy.
3 years ago Annual Christmas food boxes assembled for Dexter community DEXTER – Early on the morning of Dec.
3 years ago Skowhegan Savings among FAME honorees AUGUSTA – Although FAME did not host its annual Showcase Maine event in person this year, it bestowed the annual “At Work for Maine” awards virtually.
3 years ago Legacy Extension garlic project keeps growing in Maine gardens For nearly a quarter century, Dave Fuller has been teaching untold numbers of people ages 5 to 90 how to grow hardneck garlic.
3 years ago For the 1st time in years, Maine Appalachian Trail volunteers will be able to shower on their days off By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff For the first time in seven years, the volunteers who maintain the Appalachian Trail in Maine will soon have a modern, comfortable and permanent place to spend their days off.
3 years ago It will take $27 million to expand internet in Piscataquis County, a new study shows It will cost an estimated $27 million to expand broadband coverage to unserved areas in Piscataquis County, according to a new broadband planning report.
3 years ago 2021 Find the Shop Local Tree contest winner Observer photo/Keri Foster FIND THE SHOP LOCAL TREE WINNER – Sue Killam, left, of Blanchard is the grand prize winner of the Piscataquis Observer’s annual Find the Shop Local Tree contest.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Select Board gives OK to demolish Lincoln Street property DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board authorized the demolition and removal of structures on the property at 72 Lincoln St.
3 years ago EMDC announces annual award recipients BANGOR – At Eastern Maine Development Corporation ’s annual board meeting, EMDC announced its 2021 awards recipients.
3 years ago Center Theatre limits attendance for Christmas production DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that due to the surge in COVID cases in the community they are reducing the seating capacity for each performance of their Christmas production.
3 years ago Northern Light Health to provide COVID-19 booster doses to eligible teens BREWER – Northern Light Health is gearing up to provide vaccinations to eligible 16 and 17-year-olds following the recent announcement from the U.
3 years ago COVID-related material costs and shortages delay Moosehead Lake ski resort When a Knox County developer and his partners began work to get a year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County off the ground more than three years ago, nobody could predict pandemic-related delays.
3 years ago MaineCF’s Maine Theater Fund awards grant to Center Theatre The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater Fund has awarded $93,500 in grants to 20 organizations across the state.
3 years ago PCEDC honors Rep. Paul Stearns with Myrick Award GUILFORD — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council recognized Rep.