6 months ago Memorial Day in Brownville, Milo Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL DAY PARADE — The American Legion Post 41 color guard leads the annual Milo Memorial Day parade across the Henry “Butch” Heal Jr.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago 6 Milo residents to run for select board seats vacated by resignations Six residents are running for vacant seats on the Milo Select Board after a cluster of resignations earlier this month left just one member overseeing the town.
6 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.
6 months ago $11.3M SAD 41 budget moved to June 11 referendum MILO — A proposed 2024-25 SAD 41 budget totaling $11,283,254 was approved during the annual district budget meeting in the Penquis Valley School cafeteria on Monday, May 20.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago Why the feds are trying to seize Maine’s illegal marijuana grow houses By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The federal government wants to seize four Maine houses that were recently raided by police for allegedly operating illegal marijuana grows Four lawsuits were filed in U.
6 months ago Police raid 2 illegal marijuana grow houses in Piscataquis County By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Police raided two illegal marijuana grow houses in Piscataquis County on Monday.
6 months ago Milo residents approve $825K line of credit for public safety building project MILO — The town of Milo is currently in the planning stages of a new building to house the fire, police, and public works departments.
6 months ago Androscoggin Bank announces contribution to help launch TCTC welding program DEXTER — Androscoggin Bank is proud to announce its immediate support for the Tri-County Technical Center’s welding program with a $1,000 contribution.
7 months ago Penquis Valley Middle School third quarter honor roll Grade eight, high honors: Sierra Bolstridge & Adalai Perkins; honors: Carter Bender, Chase Brown, Mario Cook, Alyxzander Gallant, Lucas Hoffman, Jacoby Landry, Jacob Lewis, Maddox McCaffrey, Kassidy McGuinn, Griffin Romero, Aidynn Schmidt, Bradlee Thomas.
7 months ago Milo to hold special election after 4 officials resign Milo will hold a special election June 3 to fill four vacancies on its Select Board after a cluster of resignations over the last week left just one member on the board.
7 months ago 3 Milo officials who held ‘illicit’ meeting resign MILO — Three of Milo’s elected officials who appeared to violate Maine’s public access law during a March meeting have resigned, leaving the town with just one select board member.