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Hampden Academy hosts 2024 Special Olympics for Piscataquis, Penobscot, and Hancock counties
HAMPDEN -- Around 600 athletes were joined by hundreds of families, friends and volunteers who came out to cheer on competitors in the 2024 Piscataquis, Hancock and Penobscot County Special Olympics. Athletes say the events aren't about winning...instead, there's an emphasis on having fun. "I love it, I'm glad I...
Grand jury indicts man accused of robbing convenience store , 3 charged in home invasion
SKOWHEGAN - A man accused of robbing a Big Apple Store in Madison has been indicted by the Somerset County Grand Jury. Seth Johnson, 19, of Skowhegan was indicted on one count of robbery. According to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster , two men armed with guns reportedly took an...
Man transported to hospital with third-degree burns after incident in North Anson
NORTH ANSON, Maine (WABI) - A man was flown to the hospital Friday evening with third-degree burns and respiratory problems according to Central Maine.com. According to the publication, the incident happened on New Portland Road in North Anson after the man attempted to light a campfire with an accelerant. The...
Androscoggin Bank announces contribution to help launch TCTC welding program
DEXTER — Androscoggin Bank is proud to announce its immediate support for the Tri-County Technical Center’s welding program with a $1,000 contribution. Since 1968, the TCTC has been dedicated to fulfilling the career and technical education needs of secondary school students in the region. Today, the center offers a diverse array of CTE programs, including automotive mechanics, culinary arts, nursing, and commercial truck driving, catering to students from Dexter Regional High School, Foxcroft Academy, Nokomis Regional High School, Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford, Penquis Valley High School in Milo, and Greenville High School.
After devastating flooding, Maine vineyard owner feels federal aid fell short
PHILLIPS, Maine — Five months after flooding from the Sandy River destroyed equipment and infrastructure used to maintain a small vineyard in Phillips, owner Paul Caruso says he is "running on empty" financially and emotionally. “Once you see the video of the water coming in at six, seven, eight...
Bingham boil water order lifted
BINGHAM -- A boil water advisory in Bingham has been officially lifted. According to Jeffrey McKenzie of the Bingham Water District, clean samples have been received from the entire water system. For any questions regarding water quality or the recent order, you can reach McKenzie at 207-612-9317.
Friends of Community Fitness events
An 80’s Glow Roller Skate Party will be Friday, May 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft. Helmets required, skate & helmet rentals available. Four free demo classes will be Friends of Community Fitness May 19-23 at the Guilford facility. Please call for more...
Lake George Park in Canaan to undergo improvements
CANAAN -- Lake George Regional Park is undergoing a major improvement project. Community donations and federal support raised around 1 million dollars for the Lake George Corporation, which manages the park. The land previously served as the site of a summer camp, before it was acquired by the state in...
PCHS rallies in seventh to win at Dexter
DEXTER — Trailing 3-1 in the top of the seventh of a May 10 game at Dexter Regional High School, the Piscataquis Community High School baseball team was down to its final out with the bases empty. Following a pair of singles, the Pirates drew four consecutive walks to go ahead 4-3 and then hold on with a perfect seventh inning as sophomore pitcher Noah Kain finished the complete game and the team improved to 6-2 — winning for the fifth time in its last six contests.
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