2 years ago Railroad company ordered to pay Piscataquis towns for putting out fires near tracks A Superior Court justice has ordered Eastern Maine Railway to pay more than $9,000 in restitution to five Piscataquis County towns whose firefighters responded to fires beside the railroad tracks in May.
2 years ago Nov. 8 local election results HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis James White, R-Guilford 2,501 W.
2 years ago PCES cuts the ribbon for virtual reality ‘Pirate Portal’ GUILFORD — For several weeks, Piscataquis Community Elementary School students and teachers have been able to use the “Pirate Portal,” a 360-degree virtual reality classroom, along with two dozen virtual reality headsets and eight 360 GoPros.
2 years ago NAMI Maine appoints new executive director With great pride, the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces Jennifer Thompson as our new executive director.
2 years ago Marston receives Marco Gasbarrone Award for excellence in pharmacy Matthew Marston, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, vice president of Pharmacy for Northern Light Health, was recently awarded the Marco Gasbarrone Award from the Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists.
2 years ago PCSS veterans celebration returns Thursday morning GUILFORD — After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Piscataquis Community Secondary School will be honoring local veterans at a morning celebration on Thursday, November 10 at 8:45 a.
2 years ago Hazard mitigation plan available for review The Piscataquis County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 is on the Piscataquis County website for review at https://www.
2 years ago Appalachian Trail organization wants funding from Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is seeking financial support from Piscataquis County to help maintain the trail and fund crew members who oversee popular spots like Gulf Hagas.
2 years ago BDN weeklies earn multiple awards in annual trade contest By Julie Harris, Staff Writer The staff from Bangor Daily News’ four Aroostook and one Piscataquis county weeklies took home several writing, photography and design awards from the Maine Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest held in Bar Harbor on Oct.
2 years ago 2 candidates are running for District 30 in Maine House of Representatives Two candidates are running to represent District 30 in the Maine House of Representatives.
2 years ago Sen. Stacey Guerin and Andrea Thurlow running for District 4 in Maine Senate When Piscataquis County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago DHHS to resume a monthly presence in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — Penquis will host the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office for Family Independence at its Dover-Foxcroft office to increase access to services for Piscataquis County residents.
2 years ago Eastman honored for a half century in the American Legion Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 119 50 YEARS IN THE AMERICAN LEGION — On Sunday, Oct.
2 years ago COVID, other respiratory viruses are straining hospital capacity in Maine By Patty Wight, Maine Public The two largest hospital systems in Maine are grappling with capacity issues as several viruses are circulating in communities.
2 years ago Food baskets available for veterans and spouses MILO — Veterans and their spouses residing in Piscataquis County who are in need are able to receive a free Thanksgiving food basket courtesy of Wilderness Walk for Warriors.
2 years ago Second Cycl-a-thon raises $32,000 for Community Fitness GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness had another successful year at the second annual Cycl-a-thon! Nearly 100 participants gathered in Guilford on Saturday, Oct.
2 years ago Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party By David Marino Jr.
2 years ago Maine’s largest legal aid group gets new director as more people seek housing help By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Fritzsche has come full circle.