12 months ago 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.
12 months ago Overlay would help set up housing project GREENVILLE — For more than a year the Northern Forest Center has been working on a Spruce Street housing project with the town of Greenville, Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corp.
12 months ago With few other options, rural police send their homeless to Bangor By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Three different police agencies spanning 150 miles across Maine said they send the homeless people they encounter to Bangor, reflecting a broader pattern of Maine cities bearing more of the responsibility for responding to the state’s homelessness crisis.
12 months ago New gate more than doubles distance of popular Piscataquis County hike By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Gates that block vehicle access to logging roads owned by Pine State Timber near Katahdin Iron Works have changed how people can get to a popular trail that goes to the peak of White Cap Mountain.
12 months ago Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fourteen members and one guest were in attendance at the Bear’s Den for the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association “Silent Auction” event.
12 months ago Friends of Community Fitness pickleball leagues wrap up GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness wrapped up the first season of pickleball leagues on Tuesday, Oct.
12 months ago PCHS Class of 1963 60th reunion Contributed photo 60 YEARS LATER — The PCHS Class of 1963 met for its 60th class reunion on Sept.
12 months ago Maine police miss deadline for plan to avoid arresting the homeless Editor’s note: After publication of this story, the Milo and Greenville police departments adopted a homelessness protocol.
12 months ago D-F select board commences dangerous building proceedings on two properties DOVER-FOXCROFT — The first step toward rectifying a pair of deteriorating properties, at 70 Union Street and 130 Pleasant Street respectively, was taken with the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board voting to commence a local dangerous building proceeding for each during a meeting on Monday evening, Oct.
12 months ago Shortage of pharmacists leaving customers in peril By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor With pharmacists around the country walking off the job or threatening to do so, Maine pharmacies have experienced sudden closures, infrequent hours and frustration from customers who say they’re unreliable.
12 months ago MaineCF awards grants to Moosehead Marine Museum, Center Theatre The preservation of 25 historic buildings across the state was recently boosted by $328,202 from the Maine Community Foundation’s Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Grant Program.
12 months ago New open burning law requires permits for larger campfires AUGUSTA – To enhance fire safety and prevent wildfires, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is implementing a new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires.
12 months ago Overlay sought for proposed Greenville housing project GREENVILLE — The Northern Forest Center is currently working on a Spruce Street housing project with the town of Greenville,Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corp.
12 months ago Sangerville woman indicted for manslaughter in fatal Piscataquis County crash By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Sangerville woman has been indicted for manslaughter after she allegedly crashed her car while driving drunk over the summer, killing her passenger.
12 months ago Maine secretary of state speaks at Piscataquis Democrats Fall Dinner and Fundraiser MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building in Milo on Saturday, Oct.
12 months ago Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers named 2023 Chamber Business of the Year DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of its impact on the local and regional economy and numerous efforts to give back to the community, Bissell Brothers Brewing, Three Rivers of Milo has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business of the Year.
12 months ago This cabin for sale Abbot is the ‘coolest property ever listed’ By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff An enchanting Piscataquis County home ripped from the pages of a story book is capturing the attention of buyers from Maine to California, despite lacking some basic amenities.
12 months ago Skowhegan Savings Foundation announces $1M workforce development fund SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Savings Foundation is pleased to announce a $1 million multi-year fund dedicated to addressing workforce development needs in the Maine communities that Skowhegan Savings Bank serves.