3 years ago PCEDC honors Rep. Paul Stearns with Myrick Award GUILFORD — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council recognized Rep.
3 years ago Sheriff’s office looking at patrol vehicle computers DOVER-FOXCROFT — A formal decision will be made after the bid process, but the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office may be equipping patrol vehicles with computers to enable tickets to be written electronically and for deputies to check information on site.
3 years ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $470,000 to nonprofit organizations BANGOR – As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the well-being of the communities it serves, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $470,000 to Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofit organizations; $247,500 will be granted this year, while another $222,500 will be distributed in the form of multi-year grants.
3 years ago County Democrats collect food during Hometown Holidays DOVER-FOXCROFT – To coincide with Dover-Foxcroft Hometown Holidays, the Piscataquis County Democrats gave out hot cocoa and cookies at their North Street office from 3-6 p.
3 years ago Maine GOP will target Janet Mills’ abortion-rights expansion if they gain power in 2022 By Jessica Piper and Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Republicans will look to repeal recent Democratic abortion-rights expansions if they return to power in Augusta after the 2022 midterms, particularly if the U.
3 years ago PCSWCD’s Outdoor Education Classroom is underway DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Mountain View Correctional Facility’s Correctional Trades Supervisor Corey Hill and his work crew have been working diligently through the pandemic to construct the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Outdoor Educaiton Classroom at their public land, the Law Farm.
3 years ago County officials expect $5.4M budget for 2022 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscatquis County’s 2022 budget and 2022-23 unorganized territory budget are likely to increase by 5.
3 years ago Watt honored as Scheel Scholar at Maine Maritime Academy CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony was held on Nov.
3 years ago A Maine ski resort will no longer include derogatory term in its name By The Associate Press PORTLAND — A ski mountain is set to remove a derogatory term for Native American women from its name — two decades after state law eliminated the slur from names of communities and public landmarks.
3 years ago Historic holiday inn tour in Greenville GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful historic inns in Greenville all decked out for the holidays from noon to 4 p.
3 years ago 2021 Maine Audubon Loon Count shows importance of long-term studies Adults up, chicks down, but what does it all mean? As Maine Audubon releases the data from its 2021 Annual Loon Count, it underscores the importance of long-term studies and highlights the need to look beyond the one-day count to understand the data.
3 years ago NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members.
3 years ago Christmas is for Kids launches early BANGOR — Christmas is for Kids brings the holiday spirit to life for local children and families in need through the charitable act of gift-giving.
3 years ago Maine home sales decrease for 4th month in a row By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fourth consecutive month in October, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.
3 years ago Destination Moosehead Lake hosts Deck the Halls holiday celebration GREENVILLE — Come to the Moosehead Lake Region to kick off the holiday season.
3 years ago ‘Tis the season: Piscataquis communities prepare for holiday festivities The end of November is close by, meaning Piscataquis County towns are gearing up for holiday celebrations that bring merry parades and visits with Santa, houses decked out in twinkly lights and a special kind of bliss to area children.