2 years ago Dine and discuss: A lifeline for your teen’s mental health GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.
2 years ago Penquis receives funding from TD Charitable Foundation Grant for free tax preparation BANGOR – The TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to Penquis, the lead agency for Eastern Maine CA$H, to provide free tax preparation services and financial capability support to income-eligible families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.
2 years ago Experience December at Thompson Free Library By Kim Brawn We’re swimming in the season of giving once again.
2 years ago Judge who ruled in high profile Maine cases retires By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A judge who presided over the Queen City’s most horrific murder trial and whose decision over a transgender student’s access to a school bathroom helped change the law stepped down last week after nearly three decades on the bench.
2 years ago Madison woman dies in multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Waterville By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A Madison woman died after icy roads caused a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 95 in Waterville on Friday evening.
2 years ago Parkman Grange children’s Christmas party PARKMAN — Santa is coming to the Parkman Grange on Saturday, Dec.
2 years ago Little-known mortgage could make homebuying more affordable By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A type of loan that gives homebuyers a lower initial interest rate is coming back into fashion as lenders try to make home ownership more affordable in the midst of high interest rates.
2 years ago SeDoMoCha recognizes Students in the Spotlight DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recognized the November Students in the Spotlight on Nov.
2 years ago Penquis partners with Versant Power to provide bill credits Penquis has partnered with Versant Power for Power Match, a charitable matching program that will provide electricity bill credits to customers in need.
2 years ago Donations sought for SAD 4 Santa Project Santa and the Parkman Grange need your help to fulfill the wishes of the kids in MSAD 4.
2 years ago Maine close to inking land use agreement for rural north By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine officials are close to finalizing a land use agreement that supporters said would protect one of the most rural corners of the country from overdevelopment years after environmentalists raised concerns about McMansions rising in the area.
2 years ago Why fewer people these days have Maine accents By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This question comes to us from Bangor Daily News Managing Editor Dan MacLeod, who noticed that while his grandfather had a great Maine accent, neither of his parents do, and neither does he.
2 years ago Greenville community disappointed in ski resort plans falling apart GREENVILLE — Community members who hoped for a redeveloped ski resort and flourishing Moosehead Lake region are disappointed that the developer has halted the ambitious project.
2 years ago Partnership provides nearly 120 food boxes for veteran families Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED — Wilderness Walk for Warriors, Tradewinds Market, American Legion Post 41, and the Unit 41 Auxiliary worked together to provide food boxes to 118 Piscataquis County veteran families on Saturday, Nov.
2 years ago Valley Grange provides students with a tool for their trade GUILFORD — Commonly known as the Grange, the official name of the social organization encouraging families to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture is The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.
2 years ago Theatre receives $5,000 for Giving Tuesday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that it has received a $5,000 matching pledge to be used on Giving Tuesday.
2 years ago Property owner blames Moosehead resort demise on lack of money An ambitious project to redevelop a Moosehead Lake region ski resort crumbled because the developer’s financing collapsed, according to the property owner.
2 years ago Holiday tree lightings celebrate loved ones and caregivers while supporting patient care Northern Light Health will present two community holiday tree lightings in Piscataquis County this year.