1 year ago Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers named 2023 Chamber Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of its impact on the local and regional economy and numerous efforts to give back to the community, Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers of Milo has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business of the Year.
1 year ago Solar project will power Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 campuses DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly 2,000 new solar panels atop the Jim Robinson Field House — the largest rooftop solar project in the state — will provide enough power over the course of a year to meet the electrical needs of both the Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 campuses.
1 year ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomes Sheppard to chaplaincy role DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital announces that William “Bill” Sheppard, PA-C, has been named its lead chaplain.
1 year ago Boyer is about to turn 101 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Kathleen “Kay” Boyer, a resident at Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center, will soon be turning 101! Born to Alta (Smith) and Elber Stuart on Oct.
1 year ago Maine has three dangerous mosquito-borne viruses active right now By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff State agencies have identified new cases of two separate mosquito-borne viruses in southern Maine over the last two weeks in insects, mammals and birds.
1 year ago US Marshals asks Piscataquis County to expand jail to house federal inmates By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The U.
1 year ago Mainers urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers are being urged to take precautions against a surge in mosquito-borne diseases.
1 year ago Piscataquis Observer earns six honors in annual newspaper contest Piscataquis Observer staff picked up a half dozen honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2023 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced on Oct.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank promotes three regional managers Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award-winner Bangor Savings Bank announces the promotion of three regional managers to serve across the Maine market: Laura Blake – VP, Northeast Regional Market manager; Mike Yerxa – VP, senior relationship manager (Bangor and Augusta); and Jake Knight – VP, Greater Bangor Regional Market manager.
1 year ago Celebrate the opening of Maine’s largest rooftop community solar project Thursday at Foxcroft Academy DOVER-FOXCROFT — UGE, a community solar developer working to make renewable energy accessible and affordable for all, will be hosting a celebration for the completion of its 1-megawatt rooftop community solar project in Dover-Foxcroft on Thursday, Oct.
1 year ago This family hike has a story walk and unique surprises By Aislinn Sarnacki Upon arriving at Law Farm Nature Trails in Dover-Foxcroft, my first thought was: Well, this is more than I expected! We were just a few steps from the parking lot, and I could see a pollinator garden, a plantation of young chestnut trees and the start of a story walk that disappeared into the woods.
1 year ago Town thanks Dover-Foxcroft ‘flower crew’ Contributed photo FLOWER CREW — Members of the “flower crew”, from left, Tiffany Fowles, Alex Speed, and Kelly Phillips, were honored for their work in beautifying Dover-Foxcroft this year at the select board meeting on Sept.
1 year ago Commission endorses statewide public defender network for Maine By Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor An $8.
1 year ago Gleaning partnership expands access to farm-fresh food for families in need DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension are working together to improve access to fresh, local produce through gleaning, the art of recovering leftover food from local farm fields and farmers markets and redirecting it back to our community.
1 year ago PCEDC seeks nominations for Myrick Award DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December.