2 years ago Greenville can work with EMDC on climate-related grants GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville now has the opportunity to seek state funding from a $4.
2 years ago Developers halt plans for massive Moosehead ski resort project Developers behind a massive development project in the Moosehead Lake region halted their plans after they said they failed to come to terms with the property’s owner.
2 years ago Penquis substance use program wants to expand to more schools A new Penquis program that supports youth affected by substance use wants to expand its efforts in and around Piscataquis County.
2 years ago Versant Power customers to see 40 percent hike in supply rate By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The majority of Versant Power customers who buy their home electricity through the state’s standard offer price will see a 40.
2 years ago Kiwanis and CA Dean fight food insecurity, exceed food drive goal GREENVILLE — Food insecurity affects children’s health and development, and it’s a problem close to home: one in four kids in Piscataquis County doesn’t have enough to eat.
2 years ago Kids in these 2 Maine counties are at greater risk for poor mental health Complex emotions among middle-schoolers are nothing new, but the sadness and hopelessness of students in two of Maine’s poorest counties prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have health officials and youth advocates concerned.
2 years ago PCEDC annual meeting to recognize Myrick Award recipient Thompson DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2022 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, William “Bill” Thompson of Guilford.
2 years ago Nov. 8 local election results HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis James White, R-Guilford 2,501 W.
2 years ago Greenville public safety gifted pair of jet skis GREENVILLE — An area resident donated a pair of 2012 Sea-Doo jet skis to Greenville for the police and fire departments to use for emergency calls on Moosehead Lake and other local waterways.
2 years ago NAMI Maine appoints new executive director With great pride, the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces Jennifer Thompson as our new executive director.
2 years ago Marston receives Marco Gasbarrone Award for excellence in pharmacy Matthew Marston, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, vice president of Pharmacy for Northern Light Health, was recently awarded the Marco Gasbarrone Award from the Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists.
2 years ago Speech-language pathology services expand in Piscataquis County With the need for speech-language pathology services growing in Piscataquis County, Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are pleased to welcome Maria Brochu, SLP, speech-language pathologist, to our healthcare team.
2 years ago Greenville Schools to honor veterans on Wednesday GREENVILLE — Join us for a celebration in honor of our veterans on Wednesday, Nov.
2 years ago Hazard mitigation plan available for review The Piscataquis County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 is on the Piscataquis County website for review at https://www.
2 years ago Camden National Bank awarded for exceptional client experience in Small Business and Retail Banking for the fifth consecutive year CAMDEN — Coalition Greenwich, a division of S&P Global’s analytics company CRISIL, has named Camden National Bank a 2022 Customer Experience Leader.
2 years ago Appalachian Trail organization wants funding from Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is seeking financial support from Piscataquis County to help maintain the trail and fund crew members who oversee popular spots like Gulf Hagas.
2 years ago BDN weeklies earn multiple awards in annual trade contest By Julie Harris, Staff Writer The staff from Bangor Daily News’ four Aroostook and one Piscataquis county weeklies took home several writing, photography and design awards from the Maine Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest held in Bar Harbor on Oct.
2 years ago Northern Light Health acknowledges Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November Did you know… • Every 3.