11 months ago Volunteers, food items sought for free community Thanksgiving dinner GUILFORD – After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilford’s free annual Thanksgiving dinner returns for a 17th year.
11 months ago Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day GUILFORD — A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.
11 months ago Northern Light Health acknowledges Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November Did you know… Every 3.
11 months ago Regional planning commission established Eastern Maine Development Corporation recently launched the Penobscot and Piscataquis Regional Planning Commission, attended by state and regional leaders representing both counties.
11 months ago County officials planning for influx of solar eclipse visitors DOVER-FOXCROFT — Around 3:30 p.
11 months ago Friends of Community Fitness raises over $33,000 at third annual Cycl-a-thon GUILFORD — Over 100 participants gathered at Friends of Community Fitness on Saturday, Oct.
12 months ago Manhunt could affect the opening of firearms season for deer By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is discussing whether to postpone opening day of firearms season for deer because of a massive manhunt in central Maine.
12 months ago Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fourteen members and one guest were in attendance at the Bear’s Den for the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association “Silent Auction” event.
12 months ago Friends of Community Fitness pickleball leagues wrap up GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness wrapped up the first season of pickleball leagues on Tuesday, Oct.
12 months ago PCHS Class of 1963 60th reunion Contributed photo 60 YEARS LATER — The PCHS Class of 1963 met for its 60th class reunion on Sept.
12 months ago Shortage of pharmacists leaving customers in peril By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor With pharmacists around the country walking off the job or threatening to do so, Maine pharmacies have experienced sudden closures, infrequent hours and frustration from customers who say they’re unreliable.
12 months ago New open burning law requires permits for larger campfires AUGUSTA – To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires.
12 months ago Maine secretary of state speaks at Piscataquis Democrats Fall Dinner and Fundraiser MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building in Milo on Saturday, Oct.
12 months ago This cabin for sale Abbot is the ‘coolest property ever listed’ By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff An enchanting Piscataquis County home ripped from the pages of a story book is capturing the attention of buyers from Maine to California, despite lacking some basic amenities.
12 months ago Maine has three dangerous mosquito-borne viruses active right now By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff State agencies have identified new cases of two separate mosquito-borne viruses in southern Maine over the last two weeks in insects, mammals and birds.
12 months ago Here are your stories about seeing wolves and mountain lions in Maine By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A video from northern Maine submitted to the BDN of a probable male wolf and four of his pups stirred up some discussion.
12 months ago Mainers urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers are being urged to take precautions against a surge in mosquito-borne diseases.
12 months ago Piscataquis Observer earns six honors in annual newspaper contest Piscataquis Observer staff picked up a half dozen honors among the state’s smaller weekly publications division from the Maine Press Association in the 2023 MPA Better Newspaper Contest, announced on Oct.