3 years ago Legislative Sentiment for PCES’ ‘Behind the Mask’ Contributed photo BEHIND THE MASK – Students at Piscataquis Community Elementary School in Guilford created a book titled “Behind The Mask.
3 years ago County Democrats’ food drive benefits Harmony Cares Food Cupboard Piscataquis County Democrats held their food drive on March 26 to benefit the Harmony Cares Food Cupboard.
3 years ago 15 Maine counties have low COVID transmission rates By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Community transmission rates of COVID-19 have dropped substantially in 15 Maine counties, with only one county reporting a moderate community transmission rate.
3 years ago Migration fueled another year of population growth in Maine in 2021 By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Historic migration offset stark demographic trends to drive another year of population growth across urban and rural areas of Maine in 2021.
3 years ago Meetings to update the county hazard mitigation plan DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency will be holding meetings open to the public to review and update the current hazard mitigation plan.
3 years ago Computers that constantly lock up are disrupting work at Piscataquis emergency management DOVER-FOXCROFT — Old technology that causes Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency computers to lock up in the middle of tasks is making it difficult for the group to finish its new website.
3 years ago Guilford residents approve $2.96M budget GUILFORD — Residents approved a 2022-23 fiscal year budget totaling $2,959,744 at the annual town meeting at Piscataquis Community Elementary School on Monday evening.
3 years ago Piscataquis County’s economic development leader resigns to lead Kansas nonprofit The executive director of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is leaving after leading the organization for two years.
3 years ago One man’s retirement will stall denture work in Piscataquis County Galen Larson sat in his brightly painted kitchen in Milo, his hands clasped on his wooden table.
3 years ago Herrick recognized for half century of American Legion membership Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 119 50 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP – A certificate for 50 years of continuous membership in the American Legion was presented by Post 119 of Guilford to Paul Herrick at the March 19 monthly meeting.
3 years ago County Democrats food collection set for March 26 Piscataquis County Democrats continue to address the needs of local families by raising money for community food pantries and delivering non-perishable food items throughout the region.
3 years ago Emergency resources are just an app away despite spotty reception in Piscataquis County The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency wants to see more residents use an app it launched less than a year ago for alerts and emergency planning — even though it remains difficult for some to access it.
3 years ago Piscataquis Community Secondary School second quarter honor roll Grade 12, highest honors: Ruth Griffith, and Hailee Hartford; high honors: Jacob Beckwith, Hannah Dow, Kayden Gilbert, Sydney Hutchins, Elizabeth Kendall, Alexandria Maguire, Christina Maguire, Ben Martin, Jessie Mayberry, and Eden Samuel; honors: Grace Buehne, Matt Burdin, Matt Chadbourne, Dean Demmer, Taylor Folsom, Trevor Hathorn, MacKenzie Kain, Gianna Kopf, Aliyah Ouellette, Courtney Quimby, and Alex Shedd.
3 years ago Applicants sought for Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2022 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving SAD 4 residents continuing their education beyond high school.
3 years ago Pine Tree Hospice supports caregivers Last week a group of Pine Tree Hospice volunteers met to put together gift bags for caregivers.
3 years ago PCSWCD’s 2022 Tree & Plant Sale and Soil Health Day DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2022 Tree and Plant Sale has begun! This year, PCSWCD’s Tree and Plant Sale order deadline is Friday May 6, with a pickup date on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.
3 years ago 3,000 additional monthly senior food boxes now available AUGUSTA – Seniors in all Maine counties can access nutritious monthly food boxes by applying through their county’s supporting agency.