3 years ago Migration fueled another year of population growth in Maine in 2021 By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Historic migration offset stark demographic trends to drive another year of population growth across urban and rural areas of Maine in 2021.
3 years ago Meetings to update the county hazard mitigation plan DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency will be holding meetings open to the public to review and update the current hazard mitigation plan.
3 years ago Computers that constantly lock up are disrupting work at Piscataquis emergency management DOVER-FOXCROFT — Old technology that causes Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency computers to lock up in the middle of tasks is making it difficult for the group to finish its new website.
3 years ago Piscataquis County’s economic development leader resigns to lead Kansas nonprofit The executive director of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is leaving after leading the organization for two years.
3 years ago The pandemic has already fueled growth in Greenville. Some are hoping for more. By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public Like so many parts of Maine, Greenville has experienced an inward migration during the pandemic.
3 years ago County Democrats food collection set for March 26 Piscataquis County Democrats continue to address the needs of local families by raising money for community food pantries and delivering non-perishable food items throughout the region.
3 years ago Emergency resources are just an app away despite spotty reception in Piscataquis County The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency wants to see more residents use an app it launched less than a year ago for alerts and emergency planning — even though it remains difficult for some to access it.
3 years ago Pine Tree Hospice supports caregivers Last week a group of Pine Tree Hospice volunteers met to put together gift bags for caregivers.
3 years ago PCSWCD’s 2022 Tree & Plant Sale and Soil Health Day DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2022 Tree and Plant Sale has begun! This year, PCSWCD’s Tree and Plant Sale order deadline is Friday May 6, with a pickup date on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.
3 years ago Collins secures $7.2M for Dover Bridge, $1M for mammograms through C.A. Dean WASHINGTON, D.
3 years ago 3,000 additional monthly senior food boxes now available AUGUSTA – Seniors in all Maine counties can access nutritious monthly food boxes by applying through their county’s supporting agency.
3 years ago Maine Maritime student leaders assume duties during annual Change of Command Ceremony CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy’s Regiment of Midshipmen held its annual Change of Command Ceremony on Feb.
3 years ago Moosehead Lake ski resort owner appealing order to pay millions in damage The owner of a ski resort overlooking Moosehead Lake in Piscataquis County has appealed a Kennebec County Superior Court justice’s ruling in favor of the state that ordered him to pay more than $4.
3 years ago AARP Maine announces Virtual Listening Tour AARP Maine launched a statewide Virtual Listening Tour March 7 with a 90-minute community conversation led by AARP Maine State Director Noël Bonam and Volunteer State President Carl Bucciantini.
3 years ago Piscataquis County is pursuing major overhaul to fix chronic emergency radio problems DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s Emergency Management Agency director is traveling to nearly every structure fire because of outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.
3 years ago Moosehead area ski resort redevelopment delayed by material cost and public hearing The cost of a new ski lift has shot up $1 million in just six months, said Perry Williams, developer of a proposed year-round ski resort project on Big Moose Mountain in Piscataquis County.
3 years ago All 8 Maine prosecutors could be elected without opposition in November By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Just one of Maine’s eight district attorneys ran unopposed four years ago.