3 years ago Ribbon cutting opens Milo Solar MILO — The 27 megawatt, $30 million Milo Solar project in the Eastern Piscataquis Business Park is now up and running with electricity from the site to be sold to Versant Power under a 20-year purchase agreement to run about 3,400 Maine homes annually.
3 years ago Family-owned Dave’s World to change hands after 36 years DOVER-FOXCROFT – Customers of Dave’s World will be seeing a few changes soon.
3 years ago Maine State Chamber showcases innovation in farming, fishing and forestry industries in OneVoice Maine magazine The Maine State Chamber of Commerce has released the second edition of OneVoice Maine magazine.
3 years ago CMP president and CEO will retire at the end of June By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Central Maine Power’s president and CEO will retire at the end of June.
3 years ago Outdoors film showcasing ‘Moosehead Magic’ to air Sunday on NESN By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The natural beauty and the many outdoors offerings provided by Maine’s Moosehead Lake region are expected to be on full display this weekend with the release of “Moosehead Magic.
3 years ago Drive-in returns to Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and Piscataquis County Ice Arena announced that they are continuing the popular drive-in program started in 2020 as a reaction to the COVID pandemic They are planning some changes for the 2021 season, including viewer’s choice movies and seating areas for chairs, blankets, beanbags, etc.
3 years ago Northern Light Health donates critically needed supplies to India to address pandemic crisis BREWER — Joining forces with Portland-based Partners for World Health, Northern Light Health is donating much-needed medical supplies and equipment to help overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare systems in India respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
3 years ago Artisans sought for Moosehead village The Moosehead Artisan Village will be officially opening for the season on June 30 and going to the end of October.
3 years ago The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum now open regularly MILO — Have you ever wanted to hold an ancient Incan tool made from a meteorite, or see a Columbian Mammoth tooth? Most museums are sober, quiet places that discourage interaction with the exhibits, but the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum, located in Milo, is a breath of fresh air.
3 years ago Rural areas outpace Maine tourism centers in Memorial Day travel By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Memorial Day weekend travel rebounded significantly in Maine in 2021, but it remained short of pre-pandemic levels with rural gains offset by dips in coastal tourism centers amid international travel restrictions and lingering virus concerns.
3 years ago County study would aid broadband grant applications DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council recently submitted a grant application to the ConnectMaine Authority seeking a $30,000 grant for a study to identify specific broadband issues in the region.
3 years ago Piscataquis County Retired Educators news DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Retired Educators met May 24 at the Bear’s Den.
3 years ago Baxter State Park ranked on HomeToGo 2021 State Park Index HomeToGo, the world’s largest vacation rental search engine, today released its 2021 State Park Index, ranking the most extraordinary parks in America for adventure travelers and solitude seekers.
3 years ago Gov. Mills announces ConnectMaine approval of broadband infrastructure grants AUGUSTA — Gov.
3 years ago Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches $100,000 challenge WESTBROOK – Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites.