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Trail cams reveal the wildlife lurking in the woods — and we want to share yours

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Years ago, when I first heard about trail cameras, digital photographic technology was still new, and my brother-in-law — a handy sort of guy who can build nearly anything out of nearly nothing — was explaining how he was cobbling together his own cameras, building weatherproof boxes, and strapping to trees in order to keep tabs on his local deer herd.

Jared Golden, Dale Crafts clash on health care, virus relief in first debate

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The two candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District clashed on the future of health care and split on the issue of state and local aid in the next coronavirus stimulus bill in their first debate on Thursday night.

Maine begins distributing more than $100M in small business grants

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine has begun to distribute more than $100 million in grants to 2,300 small businesses and nonprofits through a new program aiming to provide relief for those disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.

What you need to know before heating your home with firewood this winter

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff When used properly and safely, firewood is an excellent renewable source for heat.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce more than $11.1M to protect victims and prevent crime in Maine

Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash honored as Chamber Business of the Year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In large part due to continuing a tradition of integrity in sales and service, as well as being part of the community under new ownership, Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year.

81 percent of hunters in first moose season filled their tags

This year’s moose seasons are bucking traditional wisdom, according to the state’s moose biologist, who said he was a bit surprised that 81 percent of hunters in the first six-day season, which was staged two weeks ago, filled their tags during a hot week of hunting.

Inch of rainfall predicted to hit Maine on Tuesday

A “solid inch” of rain will hit Maine on Tuesday and it could begin to relieve the state’s drought, according to the National Weather Service.

Puritan will open second new factory in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD — The Piscataquis County company that’s one of the world’s two largest makers of COVID-19 testing swabs said Monday, Oct.

14 easy ways to improve your safety while hiking

Two recent deaths on Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, have stirred conversation about hiking safety, raising questions like: “What kind of safety gear should you carry besides water, snacks and a headlamp?” First of all, accidents happen, and sometimes they’re entirely out of our hands.

Rep. Stearns endorsed by Maine Association of REALTORS

The Maine Association of REALTORS has endorsed Rep.

Piscataquis County Democratic Committee donates to Pine Tree Hospice

Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democratic CommitteePINE TREE HOSPICE DONATION — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee is donating a percentage of the proceeds from the September Virtual Fall Fundraiser to several non-profit organizations in Piscataquis County.

How Mainers can use ranked-choice voting in the 2020 election

It has been a rocky year for Maine’s first-in-the-nation system of ranked-choice voting, but the method has survived court challenges and will be used in the U.

Area representatives endorsed by Christian Civic League of Maine

The Christian Civic League of Maine has announced its 2020 Maine State House candidate endorsements.

County officials looking at increase in preliminary budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several days before the budget committee had its initial scheduled meeting, the county commissioners conducted their first review of draft spending plans for the Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets during an Oct.

Rep. Stearns receives Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, NRA-PVF endorsements

Virtual events to mark Domestic Violence Activism Month

Domestic Violence Activism Month will look different in 2020.

County Democrats hold Fall Fundraiser

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats held their annual Fall Fundraiser the evening of Sept.

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