11 months ago Janet Mills declares state of emergency due to powerful wind storm By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.
11 months ago Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards grants to empower nonprofits BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Northern New England communities with $195,000 in grants awarded to 22 nonprofit organizations.
11 months ago Snowmobile clubs working to get trails ready By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The major snowmobile trail that connects Jay, Wilton and Farmington likely will not be fixed for this season of sledding, according to the head of the Maine Snowmobile Association.
11 months ago Small Business Administration Maine District Office announces winners of annual Small Business Lender Awards AUGUSTA – The Maine District Office of the U.
11 months ago AARP warns consumers that holiday shopping is increasingly riddled with fraud PORTLAND — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season.
12 months ago Recovery council takes 1st steps to distribute $9 million in opioid settlement money By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec.
12 months ago LUPC commissioners question if Pickett Mountain is best location for proposed mine By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff BREWER — Members of the Land Use Planning Commission questioned a Canadian mining company’s finances and its plan to excavate metallic minerals in the middle of the state’s waters and wildlife habitat.
12 months ago Former Brownville resident appointed as Houlton hospital CEO HOULTON — The Board of Trustees at Houlton Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shauna Cameron, FACHE as its new chief executive officer.
12 months ago ‘The Work That Reconnects’ DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.
12 months ago We had unfinished business with the elusive North Peak By Ron Chase North Peak of Moxie Bald Mountain was a setback for my son, Adam, and me.
12 months ago Magical ‘marshmallow trees’ will get you in the Christmas spirit By Aislinn Sarnacki The wilderness is beautiful in a special way after it snows, and I’m always eager to get out and see it.
12 months ago Ridge View Community School first trimester honor roll Grade 8, high honors: Ava Brown, Ezekiel Bullock, Elizabeth Cyr, Aubrey Ladd, Allaynah Rolfe; honors: Raelynn Anderson, Adam Brown, Jerimiah Cobb, Kaitlyn Cookson, Wyatt Corson, Callie Cox, Keegan Cromwell, Hannah Derosier, Ryan Farnsworth, Asani Miller, William Simpson, Madison Thomas, Lily Wintle.
12 months ago Millinocket man pleads guilty after shooting Exeter home with stolen gun By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Scott Lynch Jr.
12 months ago FA Key Club gives $6,000 to Ober family through Festival of Stockings Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy FESTIVAL OF STOCKINGS DONATION — Because of the tremendous support from area businesses, organizations, and community members this past weekend, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club had 57 stockings for their third annual Festival of Stockings.
12 months ago Penobscot County approves its largest budget increase in years By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s new $29.
12 months ago Camden National Bank promotes from within for two senior leadership roles CAMDEN — Camden National Bank is pleased to announce two promotions to retail senior leadership positions.