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Photo courtesy of Erin Towns Photography RESEARCH IN ICELAND — Students of Society for Science 2026–27 Advocate Alyson Saunders of Dexter Regional High School, receive instruction on how to make observations using their senses to enrich Pasco sensor data collection in a glacially influenced coastal environment — Diamond Beach, Iceland.

Photo courtesy of Erin Towns Photography RESEARCH IN ICELAND — Students of Society for Science 2026–27 Advocate Alyson Saunders of Dexter Regional High School, receive instruction on how to make observations using their senses to enrich Pasco sensor data collection in a glacially influenced coastal environment — Diamond Beach, Iceland.

Dexter educator selected for STEM advocate program

August 31, 2026

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School science teacher Alyson Saunders is one of 100 educators from across the country chosen for the Society for Science 2026-27 Advocate Program to help advance STEM research programs. Through professional development, stipends and year-round support, the Advocate Program empowers teachers to help students pursue original research opportunities and participate in science competitions.

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Red Cross and Hello Kitty and Friends join forces to help save lives

BANGOR — The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood.

Shahin earns car seat safety designation for adaptive transportation

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Child passenger safety technician Maged Shahin, an EMT at Northern Light Mayo Hospital and a medical assistant at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, recently completed Safe Travel for All Children training, gaining specialized knowledge in the use of adaptive transportation.

Expect a great September with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Great expectations may be the title of a Dickens’ classic, but when it comes to psychology, having high expectations can lead to disappointment.

6 years after sawing his neighbor’s garage in half, man says he’d do it again

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Six years after cutting his neighbor’s garage in half over a property dispute in Dover-Foxcroft, Gabriel Brawn said he would do it again.

Maine’s fall foliage season set to begin with weekly reports, new event feature

AUGUSTA — One of Maine’s most anticipated seasons is just around the corner, bringing brilliant color, harvest traditions and countless reasons to explore the state.

Rudman Winchell announces merger with Gross, Minsky & Mogul

BANGOR – Rudman Winchell and Gross, Minsky & Mogul, two longstanding Bangor law firms with deep roots in the region, have announced that the attorneys and staff of Gross, Minsky & Mogul, P.

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Photo courtesy of Maine Public ALLAGASH MAINSTAY — Norm L'Italien at his campground in St. Francis. The longtime presence in the Allagash will be retiring.

Photo courtesy of Maine Public ALLAGASH MAINSTAY — Norm L'Italien at his campground in St. Francis. The longtime presence in the Allagash will be retiring.

After 40 years of outfitting river trips, a mainstay of the Allagash is retiring

August 27, 2026

By Ari Snider, Maine Public Just about anyone who’s spent time on northern Maine’s Allagash River has heard of Norm. As the owner of Pelletier’s Campground in St.

Fire tower offers perfect 360-degree views of Katahdin region

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A 2.

Dove Tail Bats among Maine Discovery Museum Maine Science Awards winners

BANGOR — Maine Discovery Museum announced the honorees for the inaugural Maine Science Awards, a new annual celebration recognizing the scientists, innovators, researchers and advocates advancing science across Maine.

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The recipe for a deadly ATV crash in Maine

School is back in session. So is the importance of flu testing.

By Virginia Templet Maine’s students are back in school.

AARP Maine’s News You Can Use

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer Whether we like it or not, the fall political season is upon us.

Maine’s Annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign

Dealing with unorganized township records

By Nancy Battick I recently had a query regarding unorganized township records.

Maine ghost towns

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Miss Maple trio crowned at Piscataquis Valley Fair

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in their respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the 11th annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.

Guerin back on her feet after fainting at Susan Collins event

Northern Forest Center breaks ground on Greenville housing project

GREENVILLE — The ground was ceremonially broken for a $12.

Owner of 20 Maine nursing homes selling to California healthcare group

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff The owner of 20 Maine nursing homes and assisted living centers is in the process of selling its facilities to an out-of-state healthcare group.

Foxcroft Academy to hold postgraduate fair, open house

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Sept.

Greenville residents to vote on land use changes

GREENVILLE — A special town meeting to vote on two items being brought forward by the Greenville Planning Board has been scheduled for 6 p.