3 years ago PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC on Monday, Dec.
3 years ago Former Milo school official indicted for sex crimes involving student A former school board member from Milo who was a teacher and tennis coach at Penquis Valley High School was indicted Thursday, Oct.
3 years ago Northern Light hospitals are seeing more COVID-19 patients outside of Bangor By David Marino Jr.
3 years ago Duggan on the job as Piscataquis County EMA director DOVER-FOXCROFT — New Picataquis County Emergency Mnagement Agency Director Jaeme Duggan has started her duties, as the Piscataquis County Commissioners learned more during an Oct.
3 years ago Piscataquis Chamber looks to be a resource for area businesses DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce has sought to help local businesses locate and utilize various forms of available assistance.
3 years ago Maine bowhunters must now get permission to hunt near others’ homes By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Archery hunters in Maine should be aware of a new law that took effect Monday that changes some of the dynamics for hunting with a bow and arrow.
3 years ago Check out these Maine spots for great fall fishing By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Many sportsmen have pulled out their shotgun, bow and arrow or rifle as the fall hunting season moves into full swing.
3 years ago Whoopie pie, yard sale raises over $2,100 SEBEC — Jimmy Mike and Barbara Mauzy wish to thank the community for their support of the second annual Jimmy Mike Whoopie Pie Sale Fundraiser.
3 years ago Schools scramble to cover classrooms and other jobs amid substitute shortage Sharon Littlefield stepped in as a custodian last week, opening milk cartons and peeling plastic from cheese sticks for pre-K and kindergarten students at Manson Park School in Pittsfield.
3 years ago Mills Administration announces first call for proposals since 2017 for Land for Maine’s Future Program AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced a call for proposals for conservation and recreation projects through the Lands for Maine’s Future Program.
3 years ago Wabanaki place names are everywhere in Maine By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Before many were replaced by English or French names, most places in what is now Maine had already been named by the original inhabitants of the land: the Wabanaki, or the People of the Dawn, who include today’s Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Houlton Band of Maliseets and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, or Mi’kmaq.
3 years ago Doctor cites low vaccination rate and increasing COVID-19 cases in Piscataquis County By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer A Piscataquis County physician is urging area residents to get COVID-19 shots as vaccination rates continue to lag in rural parts of the state and local hospitals struggle with capacity, strained mostly by unvaccinated patients.
3 years ago Third member of the Stevens family joins Powerline Construction Inc. Powerline Construction Inc.
3 years ago 4 Maine counties still below two-thirds fully vaccinated By The Associated Press About three-quarters of Maine’s eligible population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, but four counties remain below two-thirds.
3 years ago US Senate confirms former county assistant DA as Maine’s top federal prosecutor By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff The nomination of an assistant U.
3 years ago County officials moving forward with communications upgrades DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners are awaiting more details on plans to upgrade the county’s public safety radio system.