8 months ago Commissioners approve Unorganized Territory budget adjustment DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners approved a $175,000 increase to the 2024-25 Unorganized Territory budget during a meeting on Tuesday, June 4.
8 months ago Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news DEXTER — Thirteen members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association and one guest met at the FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter for their monthly meeting on May 28.
8 months ago How to safely shop at plant sales in Maine this season By Elizabeth Walztoni Plant sale and swap season is in full swing, and this year there are some new considerations to keep in mind while shopping.
8 months ago UMaine-Farmington graduates FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington celebrated the success and accomplishments of the members of the Class of 2024 with a gala commencement ceremony in Farmington.
8 months ago Southern New Hampshire University winter 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 winter 2024 president’s list — January to May – for attaining a grade point average of 3.
8 months ago Man subjected to racist slurs and hostile environment at Puritan, lawsuit says By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine company failed to help and retaliated against a Black and Hispanic employee who was subjected to a year of racist insults, a lawsuit filed last week said.
8 months ago Near $9.25M SAD 4 budget moved to June 11 referendum GUILFORD — A proposed 2024-25 SAD 4 budget totalling $9,247,391 was approved during the evening of May 22 at the annual district budget meeting held in the Piscataquis Community Elementary School cafeteria.
8 months ago Maine Game Wardens encourage all boaters to wear a PFD and stay safe while boating this Memorial Day Weekend AUGUSTA – Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the boating season in Maine for many, and the Maine Warden Service is urging all boaters to wear your life jacket, boat safely, and if you are under 25 years of age, complete a boating safety education course.
8 months ago Northern Light shared private medical information with Facebook, lawsuit says By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health shared people’s personal medical information with Facebook, a lawsuit filed last week alleges.
8 months ago Program helps the unemployed find jobs in one of Maine’s poorest counties A new program aims to speed up and personalize job searches for residents of the Maine county with the state’s highest rate of unemployment.
8 months ago Conner-Trafton American Legion Post 119 Memorial Day ceremonies Conner-Trafton American Legion Post 119 of Guilford will be conducting three ceremonies on Memorial Day on Monday, May 27.
8 months ago PCEDC continues work on developing Dover-Foxcroft hotel DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last fall the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council put out a request for proposals to develop a hotel in Dover-Foxcroft.
8 months ago Northern Light Health honors critical role of EMS providers BREWER — This week, May 19-25, Northern Light Health is recognizing the dedication and commitment of our Emergency Medical Services team as part of National EMS Week.
8 months ago New flagpole dedicated at Sangerville Veterans Memorial Park SANGERVILLE — On May 18, during the park’s clean-up day, a new flagpole was dedicated once again to local veterans at Sangerville Veterans Memorial Park.
8 months ago County dispatchers honored as Valley Grange Citizens of the Year GUILFORD — Whenever the emergency dispatchers with the Piscataqis County Sheriff’s Office answer the phone, they never know what type of call may be coming in.
8 months ago Feeling itchy? Northern Light Pharmacy offers effective remedies and prevention tips for rashes caused by Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar hairs BREWER — With the onset of warmer weather, concerns about health issues stemming from exposure to Brown Tail Moth Caterpillar hairs are on the rise.
8 months ago Green Jobs Fair is coming back DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Environmental Education Collaborative and Maine TREE have organized a Green Jobs Fair for area middle school classes, Piscataquis Community Elementary School grade 6, Penquis Valley Middle School grade 6, and SeDoMoCha Middle School grade 7.