3 years ago 2021 Maine Audubon Loon Count shows importance of long-term studies Adults up, chicks down, but what does it all mean? As Maine Audubon releases the data from its 2021 Annual Loon Count, it underscores the importance of long-term studies and highlights the need to look beyond the one-day count to understand the data.
3 years ago NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members.
3 years ago Christmas is for Kids launches early BANGOR — Christmas is for Kids brings the holiday spirit to life for local children and families in need through the charitable act of gift-giving.
3 years ago Center Theatre to bring ‘A Dickens Carol’ to stage in December DOVER-FOXCROFT — Benjamin Johnston has been involved with productions at the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts since he was 5 or 6 years old.
3 years ago New book explores the mythical Maine creatures you’ve probably never heard of By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Hampden resident Chris Packard spends his days teaching science at Bangor High School, where he uses evidence-based thinking and scientific data to educate students on biology.
3 years ago Maine home sales decrease for 4th month in a row By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fourth consecutive month in October, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Select Board asks for detailed plan to mend Lincoln Street property DOVER-FOXCROFT — The incarcerated owner of the property at 72 Lincoln St.
3 years ago ‘Tis the season: Piscataquis communities prepare for holiday festivities The end of November is close by, meaning Piscataquis County towns are gearing up for holiday celebrations that bring merry parades and visits with Santa, houses decked out in twinkly lights and a special kind of bliss to area children.
3 years ago Gift card drive for survivors of domestic violence Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, is calling on the community to help the survivors and children in their Residential Program have a safe, happy winter, and holiday season.
3 years ago Domestic violence groups change names By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff What’s in a name? Quite a lot, according to New Hope For Women, the midcoast domestic violence project that was founded 40 years ago.
3 years ago USDA invests in Center Theatre, Patriarchs Club United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities in 44 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
3 years ago Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes At Home Furniture Appliance & Bedding DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting welcomed At Home Furniture Appliance & Bedding to the community at its 16 Summer Street location during an early afternoon ceremony on Nov.
3 years ago CMP customers to pay an average of $30 more per month in 2022 for electricity By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Most Central Maine Power Co.
3 years ago Northern Light Health prepared to provide COVID-19 booster doses to any eligible citizen age 18-plus BREWER — The Maine CDC announced on Nov.
3 years ago Free Thanksgiving meal at VFW Post 4298 DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.
3 years ago County officials hear study findings from group looking at inadequate communications system DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.