2 years ago County Democrats recognize Dr. Evans Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democrats THANKING DR.
2 years ago Mental health is worsening among Maine middle-school students More than a third of middle-schoolers in Piscataquis and Somerset counties reported feelings of sadness and hopelessness in 2021, exceeding the state average, according to data released last week.
2 years ago Dyer’s Hope House overwhelmed by kindness Photo courtesy of Dyer’s Hope House FOR DYER’S HOPE HOUSE — Dyer’s Hope House was overwhelmed by kindness at the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event on Nov.
2 years ago Piscataquis County commissioners to cut 10 percent of funding for nonprofits DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners plan to slash 10 percent of grants for all nonprofit organizations, including its economic development group and regional food center, to lessen the burden on taxpayers, they said Thursday morning.
2 years ago Landlord liaison project Community Health and Counseling Services in collaboration with the City of Bangor and supported by grant funding from MaineHousing is implementing a program to meet the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with a focus on those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
2 years ago Retired educators news DEXTER — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago Northern Light program is next step in checking in on well-being BREWER — Northern Light Health is leading a statewide effort to deepen personal connection and improve the health of Mainers by putting purpose behind an often-overlooked question: How are you? The How Are You? movement brings to light that an important part of better health and healing comes through human connection.
2 years ago Piscataquis County’s budget is increasing despite halting new hires DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next year’s Piscataquis County budget is likely to grow nearly 10 percent, but county officials say there still isn’t enough money for new positions that would alleviate stress for certain departments and tackle ongoing issues.
2 years ago Why fewer people these days have Maine accents By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This question comes to us from Bangor Daily News Managing Editor Dan MacLeod, who noticed that while his grandfather had a great Maine accent, neither of his parents do, and neither does he.
2 years ago Penquis substance use program wants to expand to more schools A new Penquis program that supports youth affected by substance use wants to expand its efforts in and around Piscataquis County.
2 years ago Versant Power customers to see 40 percent hike in supply rate By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The majority of Versant Power customers who buy their home electricity through the state’s standard offer price will see a 40.
2 years ago Kids in these 2 Maine counties are at greater risk for poor mental health Complex emotions among middle-schoolers are nothing new, but the sadness and hopelessness of students in two of Maine’s poorest counties prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have health officials and youth advocates concerned.
2 years ago Apportionment committee to look at number of SAD 41 board seats MILO — A committee made up of people from SAD 41 school board, select boards from three district towns and residents representing Brownville, LaGrange and Milo will examine the number of directors for SAD 41 via an apportionment committee.
2 years ago PCEDC annual meeting to recognize Myrick Award recipient Thompson DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2022 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, William “Bill” Thompson of Guilford.
2 years ago Railroad company ordered to pay Piscataquis towns for putting out fires near tracks A Superior Court justice has ordered Eastern Maine Railway to pay more than $9,000 in restitution to five Piscataquis County towns whose firefighters responded to fires beside the railroad tracks in May.
2 years ago Nov. 8 local election results HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis James White, R-Guilford 2,501 W.
2 years ago NAMI Maine appoints new executive director With great pride, the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces Jennifer Thompson as our new executive director.
2 years ago Marston receives Marco Gasbarrone Award for excellence in pharmacy Matthew Marston, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, vice president of Pharmacy for Northern Light Health, was recently awarded the Marco Gasbarrone Award from the Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists.