2 years ago Pine Tree Hospice fall volunteer training begins Sept. 12 Throughout Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset, Pine Tree Hospice volunteers are quietly serving the non-medical needs of people in their homes and in long-term facilities.
2 years ago Court rules Maine cannabis dispensary owners don’t need to be residents By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A Maine law requiring medical marijuana dispensaries to be owned by Maine residents has been struck down by the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
2 years ago Bureau of Parks and Lands announces new Outdoor Recreation Investments Map AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands recently released the new Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Investments Map for Maine, developed in collaboration with the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Recreation and Park Association, Maine Department of Transportation, Appalachian Mountain Club, and The Nature Conservancy.
2 years ago Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament achieves fundraising milestone in support of local scholarships GREENVILLE — Nearly $25,000 was raised at the 11th annual Forrest G.
2 years ago Camden National Bank named one of 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ CAMDEN – Camden National Bank is pleased to announce that it has been named “Best Places to Work in Maine” for the second year in a row.
2 years ago Housing development eyed for Spruce Street in Greenville GREENVILLE — Given recent real estate trends, the town of Greenville has been experiencing a lack of available middle-income housing.
2 years ago Camden National Bank promotes Martel to executive president, chief technology officer CAMDEN — William “Bill” Martel has been promoted to executive vice president and chief technology officer at Camden National Bank.
2 years ago More working families are visiting food pantries in Maine’s poorest county Piscataquis County’s food pantries are seeing an influx of new people as rising food and fuel costs have some Mainers seeking help for the first time.
2 years ago Piscataquis sheriff’s office to hire new patrol officer to cover Greenville DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County plans to bring a 12-year veteran of the New York Police Department on board at the sheriff’s office.
2 years ago MaineCF grants available for land conservation, access The Maine Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors.
2 years ago Mainers can’t easily compare prices at hospitals as required by new federal law By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine patients have more access to information than ever in shopping for health care under a new federal law, but spotty compliance and confusing data layouts are still providing barriers.
2 years ago Maine wilderness airport caters to sportsmen pilots By Ted Luebbers Two Falls Airport (ME79) located in Willimantic is well off the beaten path and offers not only good landing facilities but also a chance to fly-in and enjoy many of the outdoor activities this state has to offer.
2 years ago Center Theatre Travelling Show finale set for Greenville GREENVILLE – The Center Theatre’s Traveling Summer Shorts, a collection of short comedies, will be on stage for the final time this Sunday the 21st at 2 p.
2 years ago Researchers look to Maine’s logged North Woods for lessons on protecting birds By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Thirty years ago, as a paper company undertook a massive, 15,000-acre clear-cut near Moosehead Lake, a team of bird researchers had an idea.
2 years ago PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).
2 years ago The secret to avoiding the 143-mile detour in Jackman was to know a local JACKMAN, Maine — Meghan Calkins, owner of Smokin’ Barrels, drove her regular route to work on Tuesday morning.
2 years ago The drought is forcing Maine anglers to change where and when they fish By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.
2 years ago Jackman road reopens following washout By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Route 6/15 in Jackman has reopened after heavy rainfall washed it out and forced its closure.