3 years ago Historic district created in downtown Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that the downtown Dover-Foxcroft National Commercial Historic District had been officially recognized by the U.
3 years ago Herring Brothers named Piscataquis Chamber 2021 Business of the Year The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Business of the Year award, Herring Brothers Meats of Guilford.
3 years ago Maine home sales in August decline for the second month in a row By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Sales of existing single-family homes in Maine were down almost 5 percent in August compared to the previous year, a sign that the hot real estate market may be leveling off, according to a state real estate group.
3 years ago How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine This first appeared in the October 2021 issue of Bangor Metro Magazine.
3 years ago Dexter man sentenced for taking money for home repairs he never did By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dexter man was sentenced Monday at the Piscataquis County Courthouse for taking money for home repairs he did not complete and writing bad checks, according to the district attorney’s office.
3 years ago More than 90 percent of Maine towns still don’t allow recreational marijuana sales By David Marino Jr.
3 years ago State regulators recommend greenlight to replace hospitals in Blue Hill and Greenville By David Marino Jr.
3 years ago Pine Tree Hospice hosts volunteer appreciation event DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice staff and direct care volunteers gathered at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sept.
3 years ago Forbes names Skowhegan Savings Best Bank in Maine and third in the nation SKOWHEGAN — Forbes, in conjunction with Statista Inc, the world-leading industry ranking and statistics provider, recently announced the top banks in each of the 50 states as ranked by consumers.
3 years ago EMMC sees record hospitalizations for COVID-19, eclipsing last winter’s surge By David Marino Jr.
3 years ago MDF’s Maine Downtown Center awarded $750,000 National Park Service Grant to support historic preservation HALLOWELL — The Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Downtown Center program is thrilled to receive a $750,00 grant from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program, for the second time.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department receives pallet of water from Anheuser-Busch Observer photo/Keri Foster WATER DONATION — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department received a pallet of water donated by Anheuser-Busch on Sept.
3 years ago Free course will help with education/career paths Residents of Piscataquis County and the Katahdin region wondering where they may potentially go with their education and careers will have the opportunity to take an exploratory step in both directions with a free online 8-week course through Eastern Maine Community College and Eastern Maine Development Corp.
3 years ago Crafts Landing and Park opens in downtown Greenville GREENVILLE — A green space providing access to Maine’s largest lake is now preserved for the public.
3 years ago Some Maine employers already required vaccinations before Biden’s mandate By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff Some of Penobscot County’s largest employers that would be subject to President Joe Biden’s forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination requirement were already requiring that their employees be vaccinated.
3 years ago Labor Day weekend strong for Maine tourism businesses but staffing shortages causing losses in revenue HALLOWELL – The Maine Tourism Association recently polled its members about Labor Day weekend business and how the workforce shortage is affecting business.
3 years ago Northern Light Health participates in national briefing on immigration and health care solutions The American Business Immigration Coalition hosted an Immigration and Healthcare Solutions virtual summit for members of Congress and staff.