1 year ago Penobscot County has $8.2M in pandemic funds left to distribute By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners have until the end of the year to allocate about $8.
1 year ago Friends of Community Fitness offering adult ballet GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has added a ballet class for high schoolers and adults.
1 year ago Milo board approves collaboration on Derby Shops brownfields survey MILO — Over the last few months the “Friends of Milo” ad hoc economic development group has been meeting to discuss potential ideas for the town.
1 year ago Greenville ski area scrambles to fix snowmaking system after storm The group that maintains Big Moose Mountain must repair its snowmaking system damaged in last month’s devastating wind storm before it can open the revamped ski area for the season.
1 year ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomes first baby of the new year DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomed a special delivery on Tuesday, Jan.
1 year ago Maine AmeriCorps Seniors Warm Heart, Warm Feet Sock Drive at Reny’s AmeriCorps Seniors programs throughout Maine will be collecting new socks to donate to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and organizations supporting those in need throughout the state.
1 year ago RSU 68 a big part of regional adult ed program DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative Director Dr.
1 year ago Piscataquis County sustains $2.6M and counting in storm damage DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.
1 year ago Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.
1 year ago Licensing requirements for arborists in Maine AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.
1 year ago 1963 total solar eclipse drew tens of thousands to a swath of Maine towns By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff Jon McLaughlin remembers making a pinhole camera out of milk cartons and mirrors for the 1963 total solar eclipse that passed through only two American states, Alaska and Maine.
1 year ago Milo Garden Club continues community caring By Victoria Eastman MILO — Penobscot District President Carol Smith and Advisor Carleen Harriman were warmly welcomed at Milo Garden Club’s November meeting.
1 year ago Penquis Valley Middle School first quarter honor roll Grade eight, high honors: Carter Bender, Sierra Bolstridge, Jacoby Landry, Maxximis Moulton, Aidynn Schmidt, Bradlee Thomas; honors: Maximus Blanchard, Clover Britton, Chase Brown, Lucas Hoffman, Jacob Lewis, Kassidy McGuinn, Adalai Perkins, Rebecca Perrigo, Griffin Romero, Caroline Snider, Brik Yenchochic.
1 year ago Thin-ice fishermen are out there, but warden urges extra care By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Erik Johnson has been ice fishing for a month and a half already.
1 year ago Here are the new Maine laws that will affect your outdoors experience in 2024 By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.
1 year ago Pine Tree Hospice unveils new website DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice strives to be barrier-free to people in need of our services.