2 years ago Appalachian Trail organization wants funding from Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is seeking financial support from Piscataquis County to help maintain the trail and fund crew members who oversee popular spots like Gulf Hagas.
2 years ago BDN weeklies earn multiple awards in annual trade contest By Julie Harris, Staff Writer The staff from Bangor Daily News’ four Aroostook and one Piscataquis county weeklies took home several writing, photography and design awards from the Maine Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest held in Bar Harbor on Oct.
2 years ago 2 candidates are running for District 30 in Maine House of Representatives Two candidates are running to represent District 30 in the Maine House of Representatives.
2 years ago Sen. Stacey Guerin and Andrea Thurlow running for District 4 in Maine Senate When Piscataquis County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.
2 years ago DHHS to resume a monthly presence in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — Penquis will host the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office for Family Independence at its Dover-Foxcroft office to increase access to services for Piscataquis County residents.
2 years ago COVID, other respiratory viruses are straining hospital capacity in Maine By Patty Wight, Maine Public The two largest hospital systems in Maine are grappling with capacity issues as several viruses are circulating in communities.
2 years ago Food baskets available for veterans and spouses MILO — Veterans and their spouses residing in Piscataquis County who are in need are able to receive a free Thanksgiving food basket courtesy of Wilderness Walk for Warriors.
2 years ago Second Cycl-a-thon raises $32,000 for Community Fitness GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness had another successful year at the second annual Cycl-a-thon! Nearly 100 participants gathered in Guilford on Saturday, Oct.
2 years ago Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party By David Marino Jr.
2 years ago Maine’s largest legal aid group gets new director as more people seek housing help By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Fritzsche has come full circle.
2 years ago Piscataquis commissioners say no a 2nd time to broadband DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners rejected a proposal to bring broadband to residents, specifically those in unorganized territories, for the second time Tuesday.
2 years ago Worthington Scholarship Foundation awards $6.4 million to Maine scholars ROCKLAND — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation proudly welcomes 403 new scholars to its program with $6.
2 years ago Piscataquis County Democrats fall fundraising dinner returns MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Headquarters in Milo on Saturday, Oct.
2 years ago PCES launches virtual reality classroom GUILFORD — Instead of watching their teacher write on the whiteboard while they take notes, elementary students at Piscataquis Community Elementary School can see their lessons through the only 360-degree virtual reality room in a public school in Maine.
2 years ago Piscataquis County Democrats collecting to feed hungry families Piscataquis County Democrats continue to address the needs of hungry families through food drives and monetary donations.
2 years ago Students can have a respite in PCES ‘Pirate Cove’ GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students whose emotions may be getting the best of them and are in need of a quiet place for a respite now have a place to go.
2 years ago Heavy rains expected to bring down fall foliage at the end of the week By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to sweep across the state at the end of the week, bringing down what is left of the fall foliage.