10 months ago Piscataquis County nonprofits at risk of having funding slashed Piscataquis County’s commissioners face big decisions about which area groups to fund with next year’s budget projected to be up nearly 9 percent.
11 months ago Maine deer harvest expected to be lower than last year’s record high By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer biologist said Monday he expects the harvest to be less than last year’s all-time high, but more than the 10-year average of 29,000.
11 months ago AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers for 2024 tax season AARP Foundation is currently recruiting passionate people throughout Maine to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season.
11 months ago Maine’s outdoor economy grew more than 16 percent last year By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine’s outdoor economy grew by more than 16 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to the U.
11 months ago Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will consider rolling back strict new rules requiring Mainers to disconnect fossil fuel-burning furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.
11 months ago Some Maine prosecutors stop using a terrorizing law that’s likely unconstitutional By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine law that prohibits making certain types of threatening statements is likely unconstitutional following a U.
11 months ago Commissioners award bid for dispatch center relocation DOVER–FOXCROFT — After opting to table a decision on a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford, the Piscataquis County Commissioners opted to go with the low bid of three during a meeting on Nov.
11 months ago Major barrier to Atlantic salmon in West Branch of Pleasant River removed The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, in collaboration with longtime conservation partner the Appalachian Mountain Club, celebrated the removal of one of the final remaining fish passage barriers on the West Branch of the Pleasant River, allowing species like the federally endangered Atlantic salmon and brook trout to swim freely upstream to spawn once again.
11 months ago Maine Credit Unions launch Meals for Mainers fundraiser during the holiday season To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.
11 months ago PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.
11 months ago Three Rivers Kiwanis craft fair Nov. 25 MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis hosts a craft from 9 a.
11 months ago Piscataquis County Democrats contribute financially to Piscataquis Regional Food Center The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those with food insecurity.
11 months ago Commissioners looking at bids for dispatch center location DOVER-FOXCROFT — Twice last year the Piscataquis County Commissioners put out to bid a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford.
11 months ago Three Rivers Kiwanis Veterans Day dinner MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be thanking veterans by offering a free turkey dinner for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov.
11 months ago Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day GUILFORD — A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.
11 months ago Northern Light Health acknowledges Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November Did you know… Every 3.
11 months ago Regional planning commission established Eastern Maine Development Corporation recently launched the Penobscot and Piscataquis Regional Planning Commission, attended by state and regional leaders representing both counties.