4 years ago U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce more than $11.1M to protect victims and prevent crime in Maine WASHINGTON, D.
4 years ago Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash honored as Chamber Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — In large part due to continuing a tradition of integrity in sales and service, as well as being part of the community under new ownership, Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year.
4 years ago 81 percent of hunters in first moose season filled their tags This year’s moose seasons are bucking traditional wisdom, according to the state’s moose biologist, who said he was a bit surprised that 81 percent of hunters in the first six-day season, which was staged two weeks ago, filled their tags during a hot week of hunting.
4 years ago Inch of rainfall predicted to hit Maine on Tuesday A “solid inch” of rain will hit Maine on Tuesday and it could begin to relieve the state’s drought, according to the National Weather Service.
4 years ago Puritan will open second new factory in Pittsfield PITTSFIELD — The Piscataquis County company that’s one of the world’s two largest makers of COVID-19 testing swabs said Monday, Oct.
4 years ago 14 easy ways to improve your safety while hiking Two recent deaths on Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, have stirred conversation about hiking safety, raising questions like: “What kind of safety gear should you carry besides water, snacks and a headlamp?” First of all, accidents happen, and sometimes they’re entirely out of our hands.
4 years ago Rep. Stearns endorsed by Maine Association of REALTORS The Maine Association of REALTORS has endorsed Rep.
4 years ago Piscataquis County Democratic Committee donates to Pine Tree Hospice Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democratic CommitteePINE TREE HOSPICE DONATION — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee is donating a percentage of the proceeds from the September Virtual Fall Fundraiser to several non-profit organizations in Piscataquis County.
4 years ago How Mainers can use ranked-choice voting in the 2020 election It has been a rocky year for Maine’s first-in-the-nation system of ranked-choice voting, but the method has survived court challenges and will be used in the U.
4 years ago Area representatives endorsed by Christian Civic League of Maine The Christian Civic League of Maine has announced its 2020 Maine State House candidate endorsements.
4 years ago County officials looking at increase in preliminary budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several days before the budget committee had its initial scheduled meeting, the county commissioners conducted their first review of draft spending plans for the Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets during an Oct.
4 years ago Virtual events to mark Domestic Violence Activism Month Domestic Violence Activism Month will look different in 2020.
4 years ago County Democrats hold Fall Fundraiser DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats held their annual Fall Fundraiser the evening of Sept.
4 years ago What you should know about building a campfire in Maine Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or simply relaxing in the backyard, a crackling campfire offers light, warmth and a place to roast delicious snacks.
4 years ago Piscataquis has no one on Fish and Wildlife Advisory Council Unfortunately, one of the best kept secrets about the workings of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is the Advisory Council.
4 years ago Maine’s high court stands by ruling allowing ranked-choice voting in 2020 presidential election AUGUSTA — The state’s high court on Thursday denied the Maine Republican Party’s request to delay a ruling allowing the use of ranked-choice voting in this year’s presidential election as the party considers a last-ditch appeal to the U.
4 years ago New signs warn of dangers of out-of-state firewood AUGUSTA — The installation of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) high-visibility road signage is underway.