Piscataquis Observer

Janet Mills releases $1M to food programs ahead of SNAP cut-off

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The Good Shepherd Food Bank and other food assistance programs will get a $1.25 ...
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Lake trout research returns to Moosehead for a 2nd year

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor On Monday, Oct. 27, under gray skies, rain and a “salmon chop,” Fisheries ...
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Penobscot County is spending $100K to hold property for new jail

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County will pay a total of $100,000 to reserve land on which it hopes to build a new jail. The county commissioners are making non-refundable ...
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Fagan-Cannon is SeDoMoCha School’s ‘Staff in the Spotlight’ recipient

SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School proudly recognized Amy Fagan-Cannon — known affectionately throughout the school ...
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Maine joins lawsuit to force Trump to release emergency food stamp funds

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is joining a multi-state lawsuit to compel the Trump administration to release billions in emergency funds to keep food aid flowing to low-income ...
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Dover Low Vision Group meets Nov. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St., from 10-11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. Penquis Lynx transportation will be our guest to ...