3 months ago Greenville land use ordinance housing amendments approved GREENVILLE — For most of the year the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.
3 months ago Fans of historic Moosehead steamer singing a brand-new tune By his own admission, Travis Wallace of Greenville is — with the possible exception of Tiny Tim — he most unlikely musical artist imaginable.
3 months ago Milo Garden Club Annual Fair and Plant Sale a blooming success MILO — Though there are no official records, other than fond memories shared by long-time Milo Garden Club members, the annual summer fair has brought blossoms and fun to attendees for over 50 years.
3 months ago ‘Floating camps’ are popping up all over Maine and the state can’t stop them By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Floating camps are popping up more and more in Maine’s lakes, ponds and rivers.
3 months ago Milo factory may close after being hit with new $6K solar subsidy charge, manager says By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A new $6,000 solar subsidy charge in the monthly Versant Power electricity bill for Milo Chip may force the factory to close, its office manager said.
3 months ago Walk for Hope to support cancer care services close to home DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Sept.
3 months ago Monson Historical Society calendars available MONSON — The 2025 calendar is now available at the Monson Historical Society Museum on Wednesdays from 10 a.
3 months ago Northern Light CA Dean Hospital’s Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament brings community together GREENVILLE — A full field of area golfers spent a memorable day at the beautiful Mount Kineo Golf Course on Aug.
3 months ago Inmate dies at Mountain View Correctional Facility By Leigh Tass, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — The Maine Department of Corrections reported an inmate died at the Mountain View Correctional Facility Saturday, Aug.
3 months ago Back to school means new devices, applications, and perhaps conversations about the first phone This month, thousands of students across Maine will bid farewell to the lazy days of summer as they return to school.
3 months ago Jared Golden criticizes reporter for asking if he’ll vote in presidential election By Paul Koenig, Bangor Daily News Staff U.
3 months ago University of Southern Maine dean’s list GORHAM – The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate students named to the spring 2024 dean’s list.
3 months ago Golden still won’t say if he’ll back Kamala Harris By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff and Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald Staff MADAWASKA — U.
3 months ago Healthy herd gives promise to thousands with antlerless deer permits By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer herd is healthy and is one of the largest the state’s ever had, according to a deer biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
3 months ago Mainers can now request absentee ballots for this November’s presidential election By Nick Song, Maine Public Mainers can now request their absentee ballots for November’s general election.
3 months ago Brownville Days events Friday and Saturday BROWNVILLE — The Bicentennial edition (1824 to 2024) of Brownville Days will feature events on Friday, Aug.
4 months ago Beers, artisanal breads are boosting Maine’s grain growing economy By Kathleen Phalen Tomasselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff LINNEUS — As new markets for locally grown grains emerge, Maine farmers are learning from the state’s pioneers in the field how to transition from growing grains as potato rotation crops to producing them for breads, craft beers, tofu, tempeh and even field pea fritters.