By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Former Maine Assistant House Minority Leader Joel Stetkis ousted Maine Republican Party Chair Demi Kouzounas on Saturday after a bad 2022 election for the party.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Tickets to a Bangor-based drag troupe’s show at the Center Theatre in April sold out within a week of being announced, and another show has been scheduled.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Most people know how important flowers are to bees, but what about trees? Turns out trees are an essential habitat for native bees! There are several simple ways citizens can have a positive impact on pollinators and in an effort to share information, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District will be presenting an interesting program titled “Pollinators and the Forest” at the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.

PORTLAND — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, is thrilled to recognize 16th young authors from across Maine as county winners in the 16th annual Statewide Writing Contest.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff The James Beard Foundation announced on Wednesday the semifinalists for its yearly awards, one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country, with 10 Maine chefs and eateries making the list.

GREENVILLE —  The 16th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby begins this weekend, from Friday to Sunday on Jan.

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By Christi Holmes Every winter the antlers from Maine’s male deer and moose drop off and the animal grows a new set.

By Chris Sargent Food preservation can be traced back thousands of years to the time of our Neanderthal ancestors when they began smoking and drying meats to prevent spoilage and be able to cache food for later consumption.

By Matthew Gagnon As the vote tallies came in and the reelection of Gov.

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By Nancy Battick When something seems to be too good to be true, it usually is.