By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff CARMEL — A former chicken barn near a few homes at an intersection in this small town off Interstate 95 looks nondescript until you take a closer look.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff When someone calls the Penobscot Regional Communications Center’s non-emergency number, the line will soon be answered by artificial intelligence.

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those with food insecurity.

The Maine Community Foundation awarded a total of $408,980 to 29 nonprofit organizations that advance animal welfare in the state through its Animal Welfare Fund.

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GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is joining the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club in fighting food insecurity in Greenville and surrounding communities by holding a 12 Days of Gratitude food drive from Nov.

BANGOR — Ashley Buttice of Dover-Foxcroft has been named to Husson University Online president’s list for Term 1 of the 2023-24 academic year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Twice last year the Piscataquis County Commissioners put out to bid a project to relocate the dispatch center from cramped conditions in the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office in Guilford.

A dedicated animal control officer, a group of out-of-state hunters and a trail of steak has led to the capture of Pua, a dog who captivated a small Maine town when he went missing in June.

DEXTER — Mission accomplished! Two hundred and 75 insulating interior window inserts are now snugly fitted into the Masonic Hall in Dexter, a daycare in Greenville, and 41 private homes and apartments in 17 communities throughout the highlands region.

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be thanking veterans by offering a free turkey dinner for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov.

GREENVILLE — The public will have the opportunity to weigh in a proposed Spruce Street housing project with a hearing set for 5 o’clock on Wednesday, Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eating more produce is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing.

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public The Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land on Nov.

Dunkin’ Maine business owners are coming together to support those affected by the Lewiston tragedy and donate funds for the Lewiston Support Fund.

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several area departments had the opportunity to get in some house fire-related training thanks to A.

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