3 weeks ago Leaving a legacy of life, April is Donate Life Month BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
3 weeks ago Events planned to celebrate happy childhoods April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizes the importance of communities working together to strengthen families.
3 weeks ago Where you can view the solar eclipse in Maine By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.
3 weeks ago Mills promotes Maine as premier eclipse destination, urges preparation ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.
3 weeks ago You can find crystals and comic books at this new store DOVER-FOXCROFT — A couple who moved to Maine from Minnesota last year has turned its passions for metaphysical items, comic books and collectibles into a joint venture in Dover-Foxcroft.
3 weeks ago State withdraws plans to build in restricted zone of Allagash Wilderness Waterway By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The state has backed off on plans to build three administrative offices and as many storage barns in the restricted zone of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway after public opposition made it reconsider.
3 weeks ago Snowmobile registrations are the lowest in 8 years By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Late season snow hasn’t bailed out Maine’s beleaguered snowmobile season, as rains and wind melt the state’s white gold.
3 weeks ago 50 years ago, Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ changed literature — and Maine By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Paul and Melissa Stearns both remember the day they found out that Mr.
3 weeks ago 3 ways to ensure your solar eclipse glasses are safe If you’re lucky enough to witness Maine’s first total solar eclipse since the 1960s on April 8, you’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
4 weeks ago Planning to view the eclipse? Follow these tips to stay safe Excitement is building in the Maine Highlands Region for one of the most rare and spectacular sights that nature has to offer.
4 weeks ago Credit agencies downgrade Northern Light’s rating By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Two credit rating agencies lowered their scores for Bangor’s largest health care system last week due to its substantial financial losses in recent years.
4 weeks ago Guinness confirms world record for longest line of whoopie pies Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, Portland Sea Dogs, and Wicked Whoopies achieved the longest line of whoopie pies on June 9, 2023 in Portland.
4 weeks ago Baxter State Park is among 15 ‘bucket list’ parks, according to Reader’s Digest By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Baxter State Park is among 15 state and national parks that should be on your bucket list.
4 weeks ago Sebasticook Valley FCU continues commitment to Maine Credit Union League’s End Hunger Campaign PITTSFIELD – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its continued support for the Maine Credit Union League’s Campaign for Ending Hunger.
4 weeks ago Greenville group makes last-minute plan to welcome eclipse visitors By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff Amid a dearth of official, tourist-related promotion or planning, an ad hoc group of Greenville friends and business owners is working to welcome the throng of celestial sky-watchers expected to descend on their village next month for the solar eclipse.
4 weeks ago How Maine prepared for its last total solar eclipse 60 years ago By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff While Mainers pull the final elements together for total solar eclipse festivities next month, for some folks, this is not their first go-round with such a rare celestial event.
4 weeks ago Old-fashioned circus extravaganza comes to ice arena DOVER-FOXCROFT— This June, the Center Theatre and Bissell Brothers Brewing are thrilled to bring a spectacular event to the Piscataquis County Ice Arena that promises to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.
4 weeks ago Dover-Foxcroft Select Board approves dam removal referendum question DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board voted to accept a recommendation from the Mayo Mill Dam steering committee that removing the dam and connecting facilities and building a riverfront park is in the town’s best interests moving forward.