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We took a remote fishing trip to North Maine Woods

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff All too often, we take for granted the amazing outdoor opportunities the state of Maine provides.

Maine’s first domestic violence program celebrating 50 years

Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is celebrating 50 years of advocating on behalf of people affected by domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

CA Dean Bike and Boat continues to grow to support local healthcare

GREENVILLE — In its second year back from a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, participation in Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Bike and Boat rose to nearly 100 participants — outpacing participation levels from previous years.

Fire officials want Mainers to plan for the next big blaze

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of wildfires in Maine is on the rise, but it is not just Maine’s vast forests that are at risk, according to fire officials.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival tops 6,000 hungry attendees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Showers were in the forecast for the afternoon, but that didn’t stop 6,000 people from coming to Dover-Foxcroft to get their whoopie pies during the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 24.

Town of Greenville to oversee planned child care/community center

GREENVILLE — Earlier this year more than $1.

Maine still has the highest median age in the country

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine still has the oldest population in the nation.

West named to Abilene Christian dean’s honor roll

ABILENE, Texas — Daniel West of Rockwood has been named to the spring 2023 dean’s honor roll at Abilene Christian University.

County looking to fix internet problem

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County officials plan to alleviate internet issues at the county campus on East Main Street with a cabling upgrade.

County Democrats raffling kayak to benefit Piscataquis Regional Food Center

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those struggling with food insecurity.

UScellular bringing low-cost, high-speed internet connectivity to Piscataquis and Somerset counties

DOVER-FOXCROFT — UScellular has started upgrades on four towers to bring 5G in-home Internet to Somerset and Piscataquis County residents as part of the Maine Connectivity Authority’s Jumpstart Connectivity Initiative (Jumpstart).

Maine DOE launches ‘Hot Lunch Summer’ to provide children with nutritious meals

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education announced the return of “Hot Lunch Summer,” the state’s summer food service program which provides free meals to children beyond the school year.

Maine awarded $30 million broadband grant

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority has earned a new $30 million federal grant to improve broadband infrastructure in Maine.

Here’s how much more Mainers will pay for electricity starting July 1

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Are you confused about the various rate hikes that will be in your electric bill on July 1? You are not alone.

Psychological first aid course prepares individuals to respond to traumatic experiences

GREENVILLE — When a life-altering natural disaster, public health emergency, or other crisis strikes, everyone involved is affected by it.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital named a Top 20 Hospital for Quality

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital was recently awarded one of the nation’s most prestigious rural healthcare recognitions: a Top 20 Award for Quality among critical access hospitals in the United States.

Greenville newcomer opens the town’s 2nd coffee shop

GREENVILLE — A Greenville real estate agent who moved to Maine last year has invested in her new town by opening a coffee shop that she hopes will draw residents and visitors alike.

‘Heart Healing, Life Changing Dog’ giveaway

“Behind the rock walls in Sebec we have been working on an amazing project,” says Joi Stevens of Rockwall Doodles.

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