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Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY â€” The big news this month is that we finally have rideable snow! The Bypass Trail is currently being groomed.

MaineCF grants available to Piscataquis County nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations in Piscataquis County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundationâ€™s Community Building Grant Program.

Teacher of the Year nominations due Jan. 31

AUGUSTA â€” Maine communities have one week left to nominate a teacher for 2024 County Teacher of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

6 Maine restaurants you can reach on a snowmobile or cross-country skis

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Itâ€™s finally snowy enough across Maine to have some long-delayed outdoor winter fun.

Maine State Parks see slight decline in use during 2023

AUGUSTA â€” The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.

Greenville looking at housing ordinance changes

GREENVILLE â€” In late April 2022 Gov.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

Strategic plan guides Shaw Public Library

GREENVILLE â€” 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.

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.

December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT â€” Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last monthâ€™s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.

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.

Maine Department of Education awards $1.8M in climate education professional development grants

AUGUSTA â€“ The Maine Department of Education awarded $1.

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.

Maineâ€™s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the stateâ€™s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

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.

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