2 years ago Funding sought for regional comprehensive high school planning MILO — Last year representatives from SAD 41, SAD 4 of Guilford, the Dexter-based SAD 46, and RSU 64 of Corinth met with the Maine Department of Education on the proposed regional comprehensive high school project.
2 years ago Milo looks to get started on $6.3M public safety building MILO — In January the town of Milo was awarded $6,375,000 in federal money to construct a new public safety building to house the fire, police, and public works departments.
2 years ago $100 prize for Piscataquis County logo winner DOVER-FOXCROFT — Earlier this year Piscataquis County invited students of all ages to design a logo or seal that celebrates the region’s heritage and beauty, which will be used on documents, online, and elsewhere.
2 years ago Northern Light Health interpretive service makes healthcare easier to understand BREWER — Northern Light Health is proud to serve Maine’s increasingly diverse residents and visitors.
2 years ago Small Maine plantation won federal funding to renovate building with unique past LAKE VIEW PLANTATION — A remote Piscataquis County settlement that owns only one structure, a building that locals estimate is more than 130 years old and has functioned as a church and schoolhouse, plans to use $75,000 in federal funding to renovate the space.
2 years ago Penquis Valley High School 2nd quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Victoria Boislard and Evan Horne; honors: Imaan Ali, Brooke Bolstridge, Abigail Conlogue, Syreniti Grant, Jessica Morton, Mickayla Pierce, William Sanborn IV, Fredrick Shaw, Aileen Strout, Katie Weed, and Megan Whitten.
2 years ago Northern Light Health affirms promise to make healthcare more accessible, convenient, in newly released annual report BREWER — Bangor resident Beverly Fowler keeps track of her congestive heart failure every day through a remote monitoring device that was surgically implanted.
2 years ago What you need to know about Maine town meetings By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff So, you’re new to Maine and live in a municipality that has an annual town meeting sometime between March 1 and June 30.
2 years ago Maine’s emergency agencies are waiting months for life-saving equipment Supply chain problems are causing some of Maine’s emergency management agencies to wait months longer than expected for equipment — in some cases, for life-saving tools.
2 years ago Bangor Auditorium was beloved despite problems By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Ten years ago, the last squeaking sneakers, swishing baskets and roaring crowds could be heard echoing into the rafters of the Bangor Auditorium.
2 years ago Credit agencies see more risk for Northern Light Health after $130M loss By Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public Two credit rating agencies have just lowered their assessments of one of Maine’s biggest health care organizations, Northern Light Health, after it ended last year with an operating loss of more than $100 million because of a variety of staffing and operating challenges.
2 years ago Maine credit unions reach new fundraising milestone in the fight to end hunger Credit union representatives from across Maine came together Feb.
2 years ago Schoodic Lake Fishing Derby returns this weekend Observer file photo/Jeannette Hughes CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY WITH SOME ICE FISHING — Then 13-year-old Nathaniel, left, and Brody — who celebrated his ninth birthday on Feb.
2 years ago Penquis Valley MS students, staff testify in Augusta on need for recess How would you feel if you were not allowed fresh air from 8 a.
2 years ago AARP Maine announces virtual listening tour throughout state PORTLAND — One year ago, AARP Maine sponsored its first virtual “listening tour” of our state, and heard a wealth of concerns, suggestions, and ideas from AARP members and non-members alike.
2 years ago Milo looking to start planning on $6.3M public safety building MILO — Last month the town of Milo was awarded $6,375,000 in federal monies to construct a new public safety building to house the fire, police and public works departments.