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Emily Cain To Run For Congress

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ORONO- State Senator Emily Ann Cain of Orono today announced her intent to run for U.S. Congress in Maine’s Second Congressional District following news that Congressman Mike Michaud is running for Governor. In her announcement Cain said that securing the economic future of the Second Congressional District is her reason for entering the race. Cain’s priority is to continue creating ... Read More »

Fly Fishing

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This afternoon I had what has been an increasingly rare opportunity to ride around town with my camera. I traveled out to The Rock to catch the the latest paint job, and then decided to cut across Frost Street to drive by Stump Pond. Just before I got to the boat landing I saw a big bird flying between me ... Read More »

Latin America: A Quilted Landscape

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MILLINOCKET — Spanish 1 and 2 students from Stearns High School in Millinocket were able to “take a tour” of Latin America and Spain this year without ever leaving town. This year each student in Deanna House’s Spanish classes picked one of the twenty countries in which Spanish is the official language to become an “expert” on. Over the course ... Read More »

PVH Celebrates 40 Years with 3 Long-Term Employees

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Lincoln -— This coming Tuesday, June 4 marks 40 years since the initial opening of Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, Maine. The hospital was a dream that began in 1966 when Medicare denied compensation to the two current Lincoln hospitals, Lincoln Hospital and Workman Hospital. A committee of 25 community members was formed to help plan, facilitate, fundraise and construct ... Read More »

From The State House – Memorial Day Reflections

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Memorial Day is celebrated across America every May to remember those who served and lost their lives in service to our nation. Each year, as I march in parades and attend community events to remember those heroes, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of service and sacrifice. Both of my grandfathers served in World War II. My uncle served ... Read More »

PVH Lab Receives National Honor

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LINCOLN – As part of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, the lab at Penobscot Valley Hospital is being recognized as the nation’s second place “Laboratory of the Year” by ADVANCE, an organization committed to serving the informational and career needs of 1.8 million nursing and allied healthcare professionals. Across the nation, laboratories are judged by ADVANCE on how they institute ... Read More »

PVHS vs Bangor Christian Softball on 4/15/13

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The PVHS Lady Howlers traveled to Bangor to take on the Bangor Christian Lady Patriots Monday in a high school softball season opener. The defending state champion Lady Howlers picked up where they left off last season, racking up an 11-0 victory behind pitcher Kayla Dube’s shutout. Below are some photos from the game. Read More »