2 years ago Growing political gulf could further drive ‘Two Maines’ apart in the Legislature By David Marino Jr.
2 years ago With access to reliable high-speed internet at stake, Mainers have a chance to ‘Correct the Dots’ PORTLAND — The Maine Connectivity Authority has launched a critical public education campaign called Correct the Dots, a call to action for individuals to check their addresses on new federal internet maps and to file a challenge if the information is incorrect.
2 years ago Collins, King announce more than $500,000 to support small businesses in rural Maine WASHINGTON, D.
2 years ago Penquis Valley Middle School first trimester honor roll Grade eight, high honors: Violet Chai, Ashley Ladd, Logan Small, and Anna Smith; honors: Connor Badger, Max Cook, Abbygail Ellis, Shyanna Gauvin, Krista Graves, Kolbie Guthrie, Peyton Herbest, Jaylynn Horne, Donovan McEwen, Christopher McGuinness, Paul Moulton-Gray, Charles Nagle, Jessa Plummer, Joshua Ray, Nichollas Small, and Darlyn Young.
2 years ago Piscataquis commissioners approve $5.9M county budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — It will cost Piscataquis County $5,940,331 to operate next year, plus $2,205,199 to run the unorganized territories.
2 years ago Former Guilford teacher and selectperson honored for his civic engagement DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s economic development group recognized William “Bill” Thompson — a Guilford resident, teacher and longtime Select Board member — as this year’s Warren “Pete” Myrick Award winner.
2 years ago Penquis Valley High School quarter 1 honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Abigail Conlogue, Brianna Rouleau, Evan Horne, Jessica Morton, Rachel Broussard, and William Sanborn IV; honors: Aileen Strout, Emily Trask, Frederick Shaw, Ida-Grace Lundin, Imaan Ali, Kalan Decker, Macie Veino, Mason Searles, Mickayla Pierce, Sky Guzy, Syreniti Grant, and Victoria Boislard.
2 years ago Health experts share tips on prevention and treatment of RSV, the flu, and COVID-19 It starts with a few sniffles, a scratchy throat, and a couple of sneezes.
2 years ago Maine is 75 percent carbon neutral. Thank the forests. By Mehr Sher Mainers learned earlier this year that the state is approximately 75 percent carbon neutral, based on a first-of-its-kind analysis of Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions.
2 years ago Holiday cheer at Dyer’s Hope House MILO — This year, Dyer’s Hope House Food Pantry is tucking the holiday spirit into pretty home-made stockings.
2 years ago National company will take over Northern Light hospital labs By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A major company that runs testing sites and medical laboratories across the country will take over much of Northern Light Health’s lab services operation next spring.
2 years ago Maine is on track to break drug overdose record for the 3rd-straight year By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is on track again to see a record number of overdose deaths by the end of the year.
2 years ago SAD 41 awaiting state numbers for apportionment committee MILO — A committee consisting of people from the SAD 41 school board, select boards from three district towns and residents representing Brownville, LaGrange and Milo will examine the number of directors for the SAD 41 board via an apportionment committee.
2 years ago Abbot Granger receives national award Abbot resident Walter Boomsma was recognized at the 156th annual National Grange Convention in Reno, Nevada as a Cultivator of the Year by the National Grange Membership and Leadership Development Department.
2 years ago Her work may be the answer for eliminating homelessness By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff After working with Bangor’s homeless population for nearly 20 years, Jen Weatherbee no longer trudges through snow looking for unsheltered people to offer them help.
2 years ago Commissioners OK boarding rate increase for prisoners outside of Piscataquis DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners agreed to raise the daily boarding rate for prisoners from outside the county during a meeting Tuesday.
2 years ago Program pairs lonely Maine seniors with cats that need homes DEXTER — A new adoption program that aims to boost the well-being of seniors who live alone pairs them with cats in need of homes.
2 years ago Maine Highlands FCU names new president Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Wooten from her current role as executive vice president to president beginning in January.