2 years ago Ireland awarded MaineCF journalism scholarship ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND – The Maine Community Foundation’s Guy P.
2 years ago Penquis Valley Class of 1970 50+2 reunion Contributed photosCLASS REUNION – It was delayed two years due to COVID, but the Penquis Valley Class of 1970 held its 50+2 Class Reunion on Aug 6.
2 years ago Center Theatre Travelling Show finale set for Greenville GREENVILLE – The Center Theatre’s Traveling Summer Shorts, a collection of short comedies, will be on stage for the final time this Sunday the 21st at 2 p.
2 years ago Researchers look to Maine’s logged North Woods for lessons on protecting birds By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Thirty years ago, as a paper company undertook a massive, 15,000-acre clear-cut near Moosehead Lake, a team of bird researchers had an idea.
2 years ago PCEDC seeks Myrick Award nominations The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).
2 years ago The secret to avoiding the 143-mile detour in Jackman was to know a local JACKMAN, Maine — Meghan Calkins, owner of Smokin’ Barrels, drove her regular route to work on Tuesday morning.
2 years ago The drought is forcing Maine anglers to change where and when they fish By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.
2 years ago Jackman road reopens following washout By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Route 6/15 in Jackman has reopened after heavy rainfall washed it out and forced its closure.
2 years ago Evans bill to assist uninsured residents goes into effect AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Rep.
2 years ago Jim Robinson Field House opened to the public FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.
2 years ago Traffic is being detoured 143 miles after heavy rainfall washes out Jackman road By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Trucks traveling across the North Woods will need to take a long detour after heavy rainfall washed out a road in Jackman.
2 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade celebrates municipal merger Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.
2 years ago National trainers to provide domestic violence and HIV training The National Network to End Domestic Violence will be providing a two-day training for local advocates using the Positively Safe project curriculum on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV prevention.
2 years ago Evans bill to amend law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.
2 years ago Funding available for organizations that support LGBTQ+ Mainers Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.
2 years ago Cases of Lyme, other tick-borne disease surge again in Maine By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
2 years ago Free backpacks and school supplies GUILFORD — Middletown Assembly #25 International Order of the Rainbow for girls will host an afternoon of free backpacks and school supplies for all K-12 students on Saturday, Aug.