1 year ago Charleston man faces up to 20 years for role in multi-county drug trafficking scheme By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A Charleston man could serve up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding a drug trafficking operation in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.
1 year ago McLaughlin named 2023 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year AUGUSTA — Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2023 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol during Teacher Appreciation Week on May 11.
1 year ago Two Maine companies teaming up on new baseball bat copying machine By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff PORTLAND — When Sea Dogs shortstop Christian Koss and catcher Mickey Gasper, of the rival Somerset Patriots, faced off against each other May 10 at Hadlock Field, both swung Maine-made Dove Tail bats crafted in Shirley.
1 year ago Maine hospital system has nearly solved its EMT shortage A program that launched in October 2021 has mostly reversed a major Maine hospital system’s shortage of emergency medical technicians after staffing dropped 30 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 year ago Reardon presented with Guilford’s Boston Post Cane GUILFORD — One week after her 98th birthday, Barbara (Ladd) Reardon was presented the Boston Post Cane from Guilford Town Manager Johanna Turner.
1 year ago RSU 68 directors approve $13.4M budget District meeting set for May 30 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The RSU 68 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $13,383,764 during a May 9 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.
1 year ago Harrigan Learning Center and Museum will be opening for the season MILO — The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum will be opening for the season on Wednesday, May 17 and then be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.
1 year ago County Democrats gather for annual spring event and learn about consumer-owned power EAST SANGERVILLE — A large crowd was in attendance for the annual Spring Brunch Sunday hosted by the Piscataquis County Democrats on May 7.
1 year ago D-F officials revise accident billing rate schedule DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than seven years ago the town of Dover-Foxcroft adopted an ordinance enabling the municipality to charge fees to non-residents and non-property owners involved in accidents which require certain specified responses by the fire and police departments.
1 year ago GFWC Miosac Club plants pinwheels to prevent child abuse Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION — The GFWC Miosac Club planted pinwheels on April 18 at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church.
1 year ago Dexter Regional High School April Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
1 year ago Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced several priest assignments, effective on Wednesday, July 5.
1 year ago Work to remove derailed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City freight train continues The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission announced that work is continuing at the site of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train derailment in Sandwich Academy Grant Township in Somerset County.
1 year ago SAD 41 superintendent will be retiring LAGRANGE — After nearly 14 years on the job as SAD 41 superintendent, Michael Wright will be retiring at the end of the current academic year.
1 year ago UMaine School of Forest Resources named PCSWCD Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year Think back on an experience you had with an educator who took the time to connect you to opportunities outside of the classroom and to your local community.
1 year ago Boil water order lifted for Milo By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Milo residents have been given the all clear to use their water as they please.
1 year ago Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints O’Connor as interim president AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor to be interim president of the organization effective July 1.
1 year ago UMF graduates FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated the Class of 2023 on May 6 at a gala Commencement ceremony.