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Maine’s outdoor economy grew more than 16 percent last year

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine’s outdoor economy grew by more than 16 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to the U.

Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will consider rolling back strict new rules requiring Mainers to disconnect fossil fuel-burning furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.

Some Maine prosecutors stop using a terrorizing law that’s likely unconstitutional

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine law that prohibits making certain types of threatening statements is likely unconstitutional following a U.

Commissioners award bid for dispatch center relocation

DOVER–FOXCROFT — After opting to table a decision on a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford, the Piscataquis County Commissioners opted to go with the low bid of three during a meeting on Nov.

Foxcroft Academy students’ Italian dinner to raise money for Madrid trip

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Foxcroft Academy International Club students are holding an Italian dinner to raise money for a planned trip to Madrid, Spain, next April.

Maine Credit Unions launch Meals for Mainers fundraiser during the holiday season

To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.

PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Maas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce its choice for the 2023 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award, Christopher Maas of Dover-Foxcroft.

USDA reminds farmers and ranchers to vote in Piscataquis committee election

Piscataquis County Democrats contribute financially to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those with food insecurity.

Commissioners looking at bids for dispatch center location

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Twice last year the Piscataquis County Commissioners put out to bid a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford.

Monson antique shop awarded second grant

MONSON — Winter is coming.

Veterans Day at Monson American Legion

MONSON — Please join the Towne-Holmbom American Legion Post #116 in Monson on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov.

Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.

Firefighters get to train locally thanks to A.E. Robinson

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several area departments had the opportunity to get in some house fire-related training thanks to A.

Northern Light Health acknowledges Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November

Did you know… Every 3.

Regional planning commission established

Eastern Maine Development Corporation recently launched the Penobscot and Piscataquis Regional Planning Commission, attended by state and regional leaders representing both counties.

County officials planning for influx of solar eclipse visitors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Around 3:30 p.

Manhunt could affect the opening of firearms season for deer

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is discussing whether to postpone opening day of firearms season for deer because of a massive manhunt in central Maine.

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