10 months ago Strategic plan guides Shaw Public Library GREENVILLE — Located downtown on the Lily Bay Road, the Shaw Public Library serves residents of Greenville and surrounding communities and visitors to the Moosehead Lake Region alike.
11 months ago Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications Mainely Character is now accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools.
11 months ago December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
11 months ago County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last month’s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.
11 months ago Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.
11 months ago Maine Department of Education awards $1.8M in climate education professional development grants AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education awarded $1.
11 months ago 3,000 acres on Moosehead Lake protected from development By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A 3,000-acre swath of forest that had been eyed for a subdivision near Moosehead Lake has been permanently conserved with the help of the Forest Society of Maine and the Friends of Wilson Ponds.
11 months ago Maine’s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.
11 months ago MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.
11 months ago Penquis receives grant from Maine Cancer Foundation for treatment transportation BANGOR – Penquis C.
11 months ago Winter access to Lily Bay is limited By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff One state park is closed because of storm damage and access to another is limited due to a staffing shortage, according to a spokesman for the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
11 months ago Maine Revenue Services offers Maine Tax Portal Webinars for Individual Income Tax AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state Individual Income Taxes from Jan.
11 months ago CA Dean prepares to open new hospital in February GREENVILLE — Final preparations are underway at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital for the opening of the Buck Family Building in late February.
11 months ago Partnerships, community support, and fondness of place conserve 3,000 acres at Scammon Ridge GREENVILLE — Scammon Ridge, the largest contiguous swath of undeveloped forestland in the town of Greenville, has now been permanently conserved thanks to the help of many people who appreciate the recreational opportunities so close to town and the distinctive views of the ridgeline that define the eastern side of Moosehead Lake.
11 months ago Devastated trails threaten Maine’s snowmobile season By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With not enough volunteers and very little money, Maine snowmobile clubs are scrambling to reopen or reroute sections of the International Trail System damaged by the fierce wind and rain storm on Dec.
11 months ago New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.
11 months ago Husson University announces fall honors BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s list, dean’s list, and honors list for the fall 2023 semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
11 months ago Greenville ski area scrambles to fix snowmaking system after storm The group that maintains Big Moose Mountain must repair its snowmaking system damaged in last month’s devastating wind storm before it can open the revamped ski area for the season.