4 years ago Groups create ‘Teacher to Teacher’ back to school message The Maine Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has created a special “teacher to teacher” back to school message to help kick off the 2020-21 school year.
4 years ago How to apply for small-business aid under Maine’s new $200M program AUGUSTA — Small businesses and nonprofits can begin applying on Friday for a share of $200 million in aid under a new program rolled out by Gov.
4 years ago Gov. Mills launches $200M Economic Recovery Grant Program to support small businesses AUGUSTA – Gov.
4 years ago Sheriff’s patrol division preparing to move into new building DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month the previously anonymous identify of a benefactor — the Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union in making the largest contribution in its 54-year history — providing the $145,000 to enable the county to purchase the former Key Bank building on Hudson Avenue in downtown Guilford to be the new home of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office patrol and investigation divisions was revealed during a presentation at the site.
4 years ago More people without symptoms are getting COVID-19 tests, but the testing is still limited More people who want to know if they have the coronavirus even if they don’t have symptoms will now be able to get tested at 10 sites across Maine run by Northern Light Health, the state’s second-largest hospital system, as a result of a state effort to provide medical providers with more resources to surveil for the virus.
4 years ago Northern Light Health receives $1M federal grant to combat opioid crisis BREWER — Northern Light Health has received a $1 million federal grant to support community efforts toward establishing or enhancing opioid use prevention, treatment and recovery services in rural communities served by the healthcare system.
4 years ago Federal judge turns back second Maine ranked-choice voting challenge in two years A federal judge who has upheld Maine’s ranked-choice voting system once before reiterated his view that the method is constitutional Friday, Aug.
4 years ago U.S. Senate candidate Gideon, Mayo representatives discuss rural health care DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the election several months aways, U.
4 years ago Maine bush pilots are still active Many of us tend to think that the age of wilderness bush pilots no longer exists in the lower 48 states.
4 years ago Low census response rate threatens tens of millions in funding for Maine as count nears end Maine has among the lowest response rates of any state for the U.
4 years ago Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund endorses Davis and Higgins Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) Action Fund released a new round of endorsements for the election on Nov.
4 years ago UMaine Extension Piscataquis County reopens to public Aug. 10 DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County, 165 East Main Street, will reopen its office to the public at 8 a.
4 years ago Feasibility study would find solutions to county emergency communications issues DOVER-FOXCROFT — Representatives of the county’s fire and police departments are in agreement that long-term solutions to communications issues in the region need to be addressed, such as getting around the hilly terrain and upgrading or replacing antiquated equipment.
4 years ago Court appoints receiver to oversee shuttered Hampden waste plant that owes more than $50M A court-appointed receiver will now oversee the recently shuttered Hampden waste plant that owes tens of millions of dollars to a mix of contractors and creditors, including the bondholders that originally provided $52 million for the construction of the facility, according to recent court filings.
4 years ago Maine cities and towns could lose $146M in revenue by 2020’s end due to virus AUGUSTA — Maine cities and towns are expected to lose a collective $146 million in revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic by the end of this year, according to a projection released Aug.
4 years ago Mainers can request a ballot for the November election, just not online Maine voters can request absentee ballots for the general election beginning on Monday, though they will have to complete those requests by mail or phone for the next few weeks as the state makes improvements to its online ballot request system.
4 years ago Green light for schools to reopen highlights Maine’s unique position with COVID-19 There’s no expectation that all Maine students will return to school buildings full-time in the fall.