1 year ago Penquis receives $50,000 grant from NeighborWorks America BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.
1 year ago Toss-up elections could decide Maine’s electric future By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The board that would oversee Maine’s electric distribution system under Question 3 on November’s ballot would add a unique layer to our politics, creating a new political entity whose members would represent large and divided areas.
1 year ago Southern New Hampshire University summer 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 summer 2023 president’s list.
1 year ago Penquis Prevention Council workshops The Penquis Prevention Council is offering community workshops to help prevent or reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in our community.
1 year ago County Teachers of the Year seek stories The 2023 County Teachers of the Year want to share your amazing stories! During the 2023-24 academic school year, the 2023 CTOYs will collect and share positive stories from Maine educators to elevate the teaching profession and connect with a variety of audiences.
1 year ago Three Rivers Kiwanis Cruise-In Sept. 16 MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis’ sixth annual Cruise-In and parade will be from 10 a.
1 year ago Maine Masons encourage thousands of kids to read through ‘Bikes for Books’ HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for students to win, simply by reading books.
1 year ago BJHS alumni opt to begin process of dissolution at annual meeting BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Junction High School Alumni held its annual meeting on Friday, Aug.
1 year ago MaineCF grants help strengthen Piscataquis County projects and nonprofits More than $56,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Piscataquis County.
1 year ago Milo officials set $23.90 mill rate MILO — The Milo Select Board set the 2023 tax commitment during an emergency meeting on Aug.
1 year ago Maine father sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing infant son By CBS 13 PORTLAND — The Office of the Maine Attorney General says a Milo man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and six years of probation for killing his 1-month-old son.
1 year ago Find out if you received a 2023 Maine antlerless deer permit By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The winners of the 2023 Maine antlerless deer permit lottery are officially out.
1 year ago Milo Garden Club fair and sale a blooming success MILO – Sunshine and summer sales brought smiles to those attending Milo Garden Club’s annual Fair and Plant Sale.
1 year ago Maine was only state to gain income from pandemic population shifts Every county saw increase in tax revenue due to in-migration By Kathleen O”Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is the only state where every county gained income from 2020 to 2021, due to a swelling population during the COVID-19 pandemic when people fled large cities in favor of safer, more rural communities, a new study found.
1 year ago New aquatic invasives law tightens restrictions on boaters in Maine By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is a popular place for residents and vacationers alike and many folks spend time during the summer fishing, boating and water skiing on the state’s lakes and ponds.
1 year ago Milo man accused of killing 1-month-old son pleads guilty to manslaughter By CBS 13 A Maine man accused of beating his infant son to death pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Aug.