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Piscataquis commissioners mull several options for use of ARPA funds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners considered the use of $3.

Maine home sales continue downward trend in November as prices continue to rise

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fifth consecutive month in November, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.

Adapting to a shortening winter, Maine ski areas are increasingly turning to snow making

By Fred Beyer, Maine Public Winter is losing ground in Maine, and as warming continues it will pose new challenges for the state’s winter recreation economy.

Commissioners approve county, UT budgets

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An approximate $5.

AARP Maine launches grassroots program to spur broadband connection at local levels

PORTLAND – AARP Maine and the Maine Broadband Coalition have partnered to create the County Connector program to coordinate, across Maine’s 16 counties, an effort to urge local elected officials and town leadership to prioritize state and federal broadband funding that best serves each community and county.

Legacy Extension garlic project keeps growing in Maine gardens

For nearly a quarter century, Dave Fuller has been teaching untold numbers of people ages 5 to 90 how to grow hardneck garlic.

For the 1st time in years, Maine Appalachian Trail volunteers will be able to shower on their days off

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff For the first time in seven years, the volunteers who maintain the Appalachian Trail in Maine will soon have a modern, comfortable and permanent place to spend their days off.

It will take $27 million to expand internet in Piscataquis County, a new study shows

It will cost an estimated $27 million to expand broadband coverage to unserved areas in Piscataquis County, according to a new broadband planning report.

Maine Legislature will limit in-person meetings again in 2022

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Leaders of the Maine Legislature on Friday released an initial schedule for a January return to the State House, again limiting in-person floor sessions, leaving lawmakers under a mask mandate and retaining virtual committee hearings.

Greenville Consolidated School first quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Skylar Larabee and Kiara Page; honors: Ashley Bussell, Eva Patrick, and Tracer St.

2021 Find the Shop Local Tree contest winner

Observer photo/Keri Foster FIND THE SHOP LOCAL TREE WINNER – Sue Killam, left, of Blanchard is the grand prize winner of the Piscataquis Observer’s annual Find the Shop Local Tree contest.

U.S. Sen. Collins announces funding for Dexter and Greenville airports

EMDC announces annual award recipients

BANGOR – At Eastern Maine Development Corporation ’s annual board meeting, EMDC announced its 2021 awards recipients.

Dementia training for caregivers

By Kristen Sutherland, Pine Tree Hospice Executive Director Giving care to someone with dementia is a complex and highly demanding labor of love.

Maine’s overlooked counties urged to think big after hitting the stimulus jackpot

By Josh Keefe, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County, Maine, and Stafford County, Virginia, are home to slightly more than 151,000 people.

Northern Light Health to provide COVID-19 booster doses to eligible teens

BREWER – Northern Light Health is gearing up to provide vaccinations to eligible 16 and 17-year-olds following the recent announcement from the U.

COVID-related material costs and shortages delay Moosehead Lake ski resort

When a Knox County developer and his partners began work to get a year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County off the ground more than three years ago, nobody could predict pandemic-related delays.

‘Squirrelzilla’ proves Maine’s gray squirrels are fat and fluffy this fall

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff They call it “Squirrelzilla.

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