2 years ago Parkman Grange Daddy Daughter Dance PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange will be hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, Aug.
2 years ago Piscataquis River Festival returns Saturday GUILFORD – Organizers have released the final schedule for this year’s Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday, July 30 with events at and around the downtown athletic fields on the banks of the river.
2 years ago What a rare swing endorsement says about Maine’s big congressional race By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff There are few surprising or notable endorsements in general elections these days.
2 years ago Parkman celebrates community’s Bicentennial Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PARKMAN BICENTENNIAL PARADE – Parkman celebrated its Bicentennial on Saturday, including a late morning parade starting from across the town office on Route 150 to the B & K Storage field on the North Dexter Road.
2 years ago A new property tax freeze for Maine seniors is expected to cost the state millions By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A sweeping new program that aims to freeze property taxes for Maine seniors faces big questions from the local officials who will have to implement it about two weeks before it takes effect.
2 years ago Paul LePage and Jared Golden win Maine police group’s backing in major split By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Former Gov.
2 years ago Business leaders want Maine’s help to find entry-level workers By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A lack of entry-level workers and high energy costs led the list of priorities business leaders recommended for the next governor in a report released July 21, reflecting key issues in the pandemic economy.
2 years ago These are the Maine creatures that want to suck your blood By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Scientifically they are known as hematophagous, though most people more commonly refer to them as blood suckers.
2 years ago Maine Women’s Fund announces transfer of $3 million in assets to the Maine Community Foundation The Maine Women’s Fund announced it is transferring $3 million in assets and entrusting the pursuit of its mission to make bold investments that transform the lives of Maine women and girls to the Maine Community Foundation.
2 years ago Guides fear Maine’s reputation as an outdoors destination is in jeopardy By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s reputation as a pristine outdoors destination has recently taken some hits.
2 years ago Piscataquis County selects new jail administrator and deputy sergeant DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Piscataquis County plans to promote two of its employees to fill the roles of jail administrator and patrol sergeant following recent retirements.
2 years ago How to stay safe and (somewhat) comfortable during this wicked Maine heat wave With temperatures all across the lower half of the state expected to reach into the 90s through the weekend, it’s official: most of Maine is in a wicked heat wave.
2 years ago Parkman Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday PARKMAN – The Bicentennial Celebration for the Town of Parkman will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 38 North Dexter Road (field of B & K Storage).
2 years ago LifeFlight unveils new simulation training labs By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A new simulation training lab in Bangor will give emergency care training to first responders in a life-like setting, better preparing them for situations in the field.
2 years ago Piscataquis Democrats gather in Sebec Contributed photo PARTY VALUES – Local Democrats from Sebec, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft, Orneville, and Bowerbank gathered in Sebec for an organizational meeting and cookout on July 10.
2 years ago Maine Connectivity Authority announces $150 million to fund broadband expansion AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority announced that it is going “All-In” to bring broadband internet to all Mainers.
2 years ago Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger raises over $121,000 in June Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $121,036 as part of its 30-day, $100,000 Challenge fundraiser.
2 years ago Guilford woman accused of stabbing boyfriend claims she acted in self-defense GUILFORD — A Guilford woman arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the neck on Sunday later claimed she acted in self-defense because he was a terrorist, according to an incident report obtained Tuesday.