4 years ago U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce more than $11.1M to protect victims and prevent crime in Maine WASHINGTON, D.
4 years ago Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash honored as Chamber Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — In large part due to continuing a tradition of integrity in sales and service, as well as being part of the community under new ownership, Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year.
4 years ago 81 percent of hunters in first moose season filled their tags This year’s moose seasons are bucking traditional wisdom, according to the state’s moose biologist, who said he was a bit surprised that 81 percent of hunters in the first six-day season, which was staged two weeks ago, filled their tags during a hot week of hunting.
4 years ago Inch of rainfall predicted to hit Maine on Tuesday A “solid inch” of rain will hit Maine on Tuesday and it could begin to relieve the state’s drought, according to the National Weather Service.
4 years ago 14 easy ways to improve your safety while hiking Two recent deaths on Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, have stirred conversation about hiking safety, raising questions like: “What kind of safety gear should you carry besides water, snacks and a headlamp?” First of all, accidents happen, and sometimes they’re entirely out of our hands.
4 years ago VFW will serve as Dexter poll location on Nov. 3 DEXTER — When Dexter residents head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.
4 years ago Piscataquis County Democratic Committee donates to Pine Tree Hospice Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democratic CommitteePINE TREE HOSPICE DONATION — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee is donating a percentage of the proceeds from the September Virtual Fall Fundraiser to several non-profit organizations in Piscataquis County.
4 years ago How Mainers can use ranked-choice voting in the 2020 election It has been a rocky year for Maine’s first-in-the-nation system of ranked-choice voting, but the method has survived court challenges and will be used in the U.
4 years ago Veteran realtors open new RE/MAX office in Dexter DEXTER — A new RE/MAX Real Estate office is opening in Dexter, but make no mistake, Jim and Charlie Quimby are no strangers to the world of real estate.
4 years ago Area representatives endorsed by Christian Civic League of Maine The Christian Civic League of Maine has announced its 2020 Maine State House candidate endorsements.
4 years ago Virtual events to mark Domestic Violence Activism Month Domestic Violence Activism Month will look different in 2020.
4 years ago County Democrats hold Fall Fundraiser DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats held their annual Fall Fundraiser the evening of Sept.
4 years ago What you should know about building a campfire in Maine Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or simply relaxing in the backyard, a crackling campfire offers light, warmth and a place to roast delicious snacks.
4 years ago Patrisha McLean teams up with midcoast artists for domestic violence awareness month ROCKLAND ― In storefronts around the city this month, passersby will be confronted with artwork and banners depicting what it is like to be a victim of domestic violence in an attempt to raise awareness for an issue that has been amplified by a pandemic that offers victims little escape.
4 years ago Maine’s high court stands by ruling allowing ranked-choice voting in 2020 presidential election AUGUSTA — The state’s high court on Thursday denied the Maine Republican Party’s request to delay a ruling allowing the use of ranked-choice voting in this year’s presidential election as the party considers a last-ditch appeal to the U.
4 years ago New signs warn of dangers of out-of-state firewood AUGUSTA — The installation of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) high-visibility road signage is underway.
4 years ago State president visits Omicron Chapter of DKG Society International Photo courtesy of Omicron Chapter of DKG Society InternationalSTATE PRESIDENT GIFT — The Omicron Chapter of DKG Society International for exceptional women educators recently held their September meeting in Dexter.
4 years ago Three groups offer to buy shuttered Hampden waste plant Three groups have offered to buy and restart the shuttered Hampden waste plant, according to the organization representing 115 communities that sent their trash to the facility before it closed last spring.