1 year ago December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
1 year ago Prouty Auto Body has been serving the region for five decades DOVER-FOXCROFT — For about five decades Prouty Auto Body has served the region as a full-service, locally-owned collision repair facility.
1 year ago County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last month’s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.
1 year ago Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.
1 year ago Dexter council amends municipal medical insurance coverage DEXTER — After discussing the item for several months, the Dexter Town Council formally approved a change in medical insurance coverage for qualifying spouses/family members of municipal employees during a Jan.
1 year ago Maine Department of Education awards $1.8M in climate education professional development grants AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education awarded $1.
1 year ago 3,000 acres on Moosehead Lake protected from development By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A 3,000-acre swath of forest that had been eyed for a subdivision near Moosehead Lake has been permanently conserved with the help of the Forest Society of Maine and the Friends of Wilson Ponds.
1 year ago Maine’s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.
1 year ago Modern Image Salon celebrates 25th anniversary DOVER-FOXCROFT — Modern Image Salon celebrates 25 years in business this month, and owner Shari Sage wants to mark this milestone with an anniversary bash at Tap 62 from 5-10:30 p.
1 year ago MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.
1 year ago Maine is full of small waterfalls that take you by surprise By Aislinn Sarnacki Waterfalls are magical, especially when you aren’t expecting them.
1 year ago Penquis receives grant from Maine Cancer Foundation for treatment transportation BANGOR – Penquis C.
1 year ago SAD 41 may join community solar program MILO — Next month the SAD 41 directors are scheduled to decide if the district will join a community solar program with Ampion.
1 year ago Winter access to Lily Bay is limited By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff One state park is closed because of storm damage and access to another is limited due to a staffing shortage, according to a spokesman for the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
1 year ago Maine Revenue Services offers Maine Tax Portal Webinars for Individual Income Tax AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state Individual Income Taxes from Jan.
1 year ago Dover-Foxcroft committee wants to replace town’s iconic dam with a park DOVER-FOXCROFT — A committee responsible for finding a solution to Dover-Foxcroft’s deteriorating dam and connected facilities wants to remove them and build a riverfront park.
1 year ago ‘Building Community Through the Arts’ in Piscataquis County schools DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre is proud to announce its collaboration with the Maine Alliance for Arts Education to bring the innovative program “Building Community Through the Arts” to high schools and middle schools in Piscataquis County starting in 2024.
1 year ago Second public forum planned on Mayo Mill Dam project DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Town of Dover-Foxcroft and the steering committee for re-evaluating the next steps for the Mayo Mill Dam are inviting community members and interested parties to learn more about this initiative at a public forum scheduled for Thursday, Jan.