More than 65,000Penobscot County voters weighed in on the jail question. It came down to 60 votes and clerks I talked into driving back to their town offices to read me their results. Voters narrowly rejected moving the county jail out of Bangor... ....
NEW GLOUCESTER — Alice James Books is pleased to announce that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Poetry Foundation... The funding will help AJB strengthen its publishing program, expand author support, and engage new audiences ... ....
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Gift brings Called to Care campaign commitments to $4.2 million — nearly halfway to its $8.5 million fundraising goal. BANGOR — St ...Together with $6.8 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sen ... JosephHealthcare, said ... St ... “St ... ....
Thanks to the generosity of community members across Washington County, this year’s Annual Turkey-A-Thon raised $33,884.78 with donations still coming in ... On Oct ... Related ....
First National Bank was recognized in the large employer category, which includes organizations with 250 or more U.S. employees ... “This recognition belongs to our employees ... That commitment extends beyond the workplace ... Related ....
AUGUSTA — After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available resources, the MaineHospiceCouncilBoard members have made the difficult decision to cease operations and close the organization effective Oct. 17...Related ....
BANGOR — Get ready for an evening of Halloween excitement the whole family will love! ... Event details. Date. Friday, Oct. 30. Time. 5.30–7.30 p.m. Location ... Admission. Free! ... ....
Trails of Terror has become a favorite seasonal tradition for thrill-seekers from across CentralMaine...Together, the two events create Halloween experiences for community members of all ages and comfort levels ... Guests can expect ... Details.. Event ... Oct.