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Friends of Community Fitness offering adult ballet

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has added a ballet class for high schoolers and adults.

Milo board approves collaboration on Derby Shops brownfields survey

MILO — Over the last few months the “Friends of Milo” ad hoc economic development group has been meeting to discuss potential ideas for the town.

GFWC/Miosac Club greets the new year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — GFWC/Miosac Club met Jan.

Greenville ski area scrambles to fix snowmaking system after storm

The group that maintains Big Moose Mountain must repair its snowmaking system damaged in last month’s devastating wind storm before it can open the revamped ski area for the season.

Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomes first baby of the new year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomed a special delivery on Tuesday, Jan.

Maine AmeriCorps Seniors Warm Heart, Warm Feet Sock Drive at Reny’s

AmeriCorps Seniors programs throughout Maine will be collecting new socks to donate to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and organizations supporting those in need throughout the state.

RSU 68 a big part of regional adult ed program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative Director Dr.

Piscataquis County sustains $2.6M and counting in storm damage

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.

Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

FEMA arrives in Maine to evaluate storm damage

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Licensing requirements for arborists in Maine

AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.

Milo Garden Club continues community caring

By Victoria Eastman MILO — Penobscot District President Carol Smith and Advisor Carleen Harriman were warmly welcomed at Milo Garden Club’s November meeting.

Penquis Valley Middle School first quarter honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Carter Bender, Sierra Bolstridge, Jacoby Landry, Maxximis Moulton, Aidynn Schmidt, Bradlee Thomas; honors: Maximus Blanchard, Clover Britton, Chase Brown, Lucas Hoffman, Jacob Lewis, Kassidy McGuinn, Adalai Perkins, Rebecca Perrigo, Griffin Romero, Caroline Snider, Brik Yenchochic.

Thin-ice fishermen are out there, but warden urges extra care

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Erik Johnson has been ice fishing for a month and a half already.

Here are the new Maine laws that will affect your outdoors experience in 2024

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.

Pine Tree Hospice unveils new website

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice strives to be barrier-free to people in need of our services.

Greenville public safety building nearing completion

GREENVILLE — The new home of the Greenville Fire and Police Departments will be operational sometime early in the new year.

Maine doctors brace for surge in COVID-19 cases

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Wastewater samples and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 suggest Maine may be in for another winter surge of the virus.

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