1 year ago What you should know if ATV trails run through your land in Maine By Julia Bayly With thousands of miles of snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle trails in Maine crossing privately owned acres, the potential for friction between landowners and recreational riders is always there.
1 year ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $5,000 for Friends of Community Fitness studio GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support opening a new fitness studio and adding equipment.
1 year ago Maine County Teachers of the Year launch #LoveMaineSchools campaign AUGUSTA — Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year cohort launched a new #LoveMaineSchools campaign to coincide with the start of the new school year.
1 year ago Penquis receives $50,000 grant from NeighborWorks America BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.
1 year ago Toss-up elections could decide Maine’s electric future By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The board that would oversee Maine’s electric distribution system under Question 3 on November’s ballot would add a unique layer to our politics, creating a new political entity whose members would represent large and divided areas.
1 year ago Southern New Hampshire University summer president’s list MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2023 president’s list.
1 year ago Penquis Prevention Council workshops The Penquis Prevention Council is offering community workshops to help prevent or reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in our community.
1 year ago County Teachers of the Year seek stories The 2023 County Teachers of the Year want to share your amazing stories! During the 2023-24 academic school year, the 2023 CTOYs will collect and share positive stories from Maine educators to elevate the teaching profession and connect with a variety of audiences.
1 year ago Seaplane Fly-In brings planes and people to Greenville GREENVILLE — Pilots from across Maine and the country are expected to attend the popular International Seaplane Fly-In from Sept.
1 year ago Suicide prevention non-profit JD Foundation is closing its doors For nearly 15 years as a recognized non-profit organization the Abbot Village-based JD Foundation has worked across Maine to bring down youth suicide and bullying rates through awareness and education.
1 year ago Maine prison official accepted bribes for 9 years, court records say By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A prison official allegedly stole more than $10,000 from the state of Maine over the course of nine years.
1 year ago Walgreens in Guilford to cut 12 jobs and close this month A Walgreens store in the Piscataquis County town of Guilford will lay off 12 employees when it permanently closes later this month.
1 year ago Puritan Medical Products to exhibit at ASM Clinical Virology Symposium 2023 GUILFORD — Puritan Medical Products – the world’s most trusted manufacturer of swabs – announced that the company will attend a key international trade show, exhibiting its world-renowned swabs and other products.
1 year ago UPS cutting service in rural Piscataquis County towns United Parcel Service is cutting deliveries from five to three days a week in a handful of Piscataquis County towns.
1 year ago Maine Masons encourage thousands of kids to read through ‘Bikes for Books’ HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for students to win, simply by reading books.
1 year ago Free meals for SAD 4 students GUILFORD — SAD 4/RSU 80 schools are participating in Special Provision II.
1 year ago Friends of Community Fitness Cycl-a-thon returns Oct. 14 File photo courtesy of SviguephotographyCYCL-A-THON — The third annual Cycl-a-thon will start at 9:30 a.