Despite the hottest conditions of the year so far, area agencies took part in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run to carry the Flame of Hope on June 5.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine residents and first responders saluted as police escorted the remains of WWII Pvt.

By Patty Wight, Maine Public Vaccination rates among school-aged children in Maine are above 97 percent, according to the latest annual report from the state Center for Disease Control.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A Dover-Foxcroft soldier who died during World War II after being captured in the Philippines was slated to come home Saturday evening, following a long police escort through three states.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newly created position of corporal with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office will be filled by longtime Deputy Kyle Wilson.

June is Internet Safety Month, a timely reminder for people to evaluate their digital habits and take steps to protect their mobile devices.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Rovers ATV Club is looking to have more roads in Dover-Foxcroft open to ATV traffic to provide access to additional businesses and in turn draw more riders to town.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Contract talks have stalled between Northern Light Health and Anthem.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Voters attending the annual RSU 68 district budget meeting on May 27 at the SeDoMoCha School approved a proposed 2025-26 budget totaling $14,995,969.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When you walk into a new place it can feel a bit strange.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that will prohibit floating camps from Maine’s lakes and ponds got the nod May 28 by the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts will host a special screening of the documentary film “Rohna Classified” at 6:30 p.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine will officially begin on Tuesday, June 3, uniting law enforcement officers from across the state as they carry the Flame of Hope through dozens of communities on its journey to the Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games, beginning on Friday, June 6 at the University of Maine in Orono.

BOWERBANK — Eleven members of GFWC Miosac Club gathered at Bear Point Marina May 20 to observe our 89th birthday.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was in the public crosshairs when criticism from former employees got traction on social media.

WATERVILLE — Thomas College hosted Class of 2025 graduates and their guests on May 17 in the Alfond Athletic Center.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff An attempt to allow more charter schools in Maine briefly turned into an effort to block a new one from opening before both Democratic and Republicans agreed to hold off on changes.