BREWER — In recognition of achievement and innovation in healthcare sustainability, all nine hospitals within the Northern Light Health system and the system itself, have received the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare.

ORONO — A new report from the Property and Environment Research Center, the University of Maine and Harvard Forest outlines practical strategies to conserve Maine’s remaining late-successional and old-growth forests — some of the rarest and most ecologically valuable forests in the eastern United States.

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — A Brewer man died on Tuesday morning, June 23  after crashing into the rear end of a tractor trailer in the Piscataquis County town of Greenville.

GREENVILLE — In response to feedback from golfers and sponsors, this year’s Forrest G.

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolIN CLASS EVERY DAY — One student from each grade at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft was recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the month of May as part of a May 29 assembly.

By Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine community outreach volunteer At long last, summer is finally here! This summer, America’s semi-quincentennial, or 250th birthday, is a good time to explore a little bit of U.

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By Nancy Battick The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.

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By Elise Baldacci, Maine Credit Union League president When Mainers hear that credit card “swipe fees” are driving up prices and hurting small businesses, it’s easy to see why the issue is getting attention here at home and in Washington.

To the Editor; I read the letter that Alpha-Gal tick-borne allergy is in Maine with interest and horror.