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Gift card drive for survivors of domestic violence

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, is calling on the community to help the survivors and children in their Residential Program have a safe, happy winter, and holiday season.

Domestic violence groups change names

By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff What’s in a name? Quite a lot, according to New Hope For Women, the midcoast domestic violence project that was founded 40 years ago.

Holiday tree lighting celebrates loved ones and caregivers and supports patient care

GREENVILLE — The Lights of Life holiday tree in front of the Moosehead Marine Museum in Greenville will be illuminated to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.

Community helps CA Dean meet $500,000 campaign challenge

Grant from donor matched every donation and encouraged campaign support GREENVILLE — The Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Preserving the Promise Capital Campaign Committee announced on Nov.

CMP customers to pay an average of $30 more per month in 2022 for electricity

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Most Central Maine Power Co.

Northern Light Health prepared to provide COVID-19 booster doses to any eligible citizen age 18-plus

BREWER — The Maine CDC announced on Nov.

Maine’s 1st of its kind regional high school has tentative plan for governance board

A committee dedicated to consolidating at least three high schools in central Maine into one modern regional facility that would be the first of its kind in the state is close to adopting a governance structure.

County officials hear study findings from group looking at inadequate communications system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.

Warming winters are challenging Maine’s outdoor winter recreation pursuits

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine without ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and dogsledding hardly seems like the state we know — but that may be a reality outdoor enthusiasts are facing with warming winters.

Hate crimes and human trafficking are on radar for Maine’s new U.S. attorney

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s new U.

A life without heartburn awaits

Up to 30 percent of adults in the U.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches Holiday Meals for Mainers

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays.

Northern Light Health launches SMART Health digital vaccine card

BREWER — Ensuring you always have access to your COVID-19 vaccination information just got easier.

Commissioner Makin, Dr. Shah, school nurses honored for distinguished service

The Maine School Boards Association awarded Distinguished Service Awards this year to Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Maine CDC Director Dr.

Gov. Mills allocates millions to weatherize homes and boost clean energy careers

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff As heating prices continue to rise and winter approaches, Gov.

Strange animal sightings on the rise as the pandemic drives more Mainers into the woods

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily New Staff To the casual observer, it looks like there are more albino or piebald critters wandering around the Maine woods or flying overhead these days.

Commissioners uphold town vote on Shirley’s Blanchard Road

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A decade-plus disagreement over winter maintenance of the Blanchard Road in Shirley between the town and a resident will likely now be headed to court for a solution.

MaineCF celebrates 35 years of the Piscataquis County Fund

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Community Foundation celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Piscataquis County Fund, one of the organization’s 15 funds that support grantees from each county.

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