2 years ago MaineCF grants available for land conservation, access The Maine Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors.
2 years ago Mainers can’t easily compare prices at hospitals as required by new federal law By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine patients have more access to information than ever in shopping for health care under a new federal law, but spotty compliance and confusing data layouts are still providing barriers.
2 years ago PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).
2 years ago The drought is forcing Maine anglers to change where and when they fish By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.
2 years ago Funding available for organizations that support LGBTQ+ Mainers Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.
2 years ago Cases of Lyme, other tick-borne disease surge again in Maine By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
2 years ago Free backpacks and school supplies GUILFORD — Middletown Assembly #25 International Order of the Rainbow for girls will host an afternoon of free backpacks and school supplies for all K-12 students on Saturday, Aug.
2 years ago Friends of Community Fitness to unveil outdoor pickleball court GUILFORD – On Thursday, Aug.
2 years ago UMaine Extension offers Master Gardener Volunteer training, plus two new programs ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins Oct.
2 years ago Watch for these signs that your well may be running dry during Maine’s drought By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Private wells in Maine are at risk of going dry thanks to ongoing drought conditions this summer.
2 years ago It’s going to be toasty at the end of this week By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s across most of the state by the end of the week, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.
2 years ago Piscataquis River Festival returns Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom RIVERFEST RETURNS – After a 3-year absence due to the pandemic, the Piscataquis River Festival returned to Guilford on Saturday.
2 years ago MHFCU pie eating contest returns at Piscataquis River Festival Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union HANDS-FREE MUNCHING – The return of the Piscataquis River Festival in Guilford on Saturday brought back the Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union’s pie eating contest in the early afternoon.
2 years ago MaineCF grants available to support transportation programs Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, is available from the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund.
2 years ago Maine religious leaders hope to stem drop in attendance By Ellie Wolfe, The Maine Monitor Anita M.
2 years ago Maine needs nearly 6 inches of rain in the next month to end its drought By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff About half a foot of rain over the next month is needed to relieve the moderate drought conditions.
2 years ago Court system plans a ‘trial blitz’ to start clearing backlog but lawyers aren’t sure it will be enough By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A “trial blitz” planned this fall in Washington County may serve as a blueprint for how Maine can resolve a huge backlog of criminal cases after the pandemic forced long delays in the dispensing of justice.
2 years ago MaineCF grants available for arts initiatives Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation.