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New law will give Maine farmworkers more rights

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill setting a state minimum wage for Maine farmworkers was signed into law on June 10.

June 10 referendum results

Maine lawmakers approve ban on tobacco sales in pharmacies

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine pharmacies would no longer be allowed to sell tobacco products under a proposal that state lawmakers advanced Monday.

Law Enforcement Torch Run leads to Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games

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.

Public input sought for SAD 41 Comprehensive Needs Assessment

MILO — SAD 41 Superintendent Darcie Fournier is seeking public feedback concerning the district’s Comprehensive Needs Assessment, which can be emailed directly to her at dfournier@msad41.

School-age vaccination rates in Maine reach record high

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.

Deputy Wilson promoted to corporal

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

Penquis empowers communities for success during NeighborWorks Week

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Contract talks stall between Northern Light Health and Anthem

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

Black Fly Festival returns Saturday

MILO — The Milo Events and Bicentennial Committees invite the public to join a day of fun and festivities at the annual Black Fly Festival on Saturday, June 7.

Center Theatre offering summer camp in Milo

MILO — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that after a successful fundraising effort it will be offering a summer drama camp in Milo.

Elm Street Photography owner shares images of Iceland

MILO — On May 13 Milo Garden Club members had the pleasure of hearing from nature and wildlife photographer Michael Coons, owner of Elm Street Photography in Milo and Elm Street Photography Tours LLC which offers Arctic tours to Iceland.

3Rivers Unmanned Aerial Services shows the world from above

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer MILO — In the age of smartphones it is easy to take a picture with a click of a button and not need to carry a camera around.

Amended floating camps bill voted ought to pass

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.

Maine fish and wildlife commissioner defends department after recent criticism

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.

Penquis students take part in Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute celebration

ORONO — Female students from Penquis Valley High School participated in the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute’s Year-End Celebration on May 19 at the University of Maine.

A new rural government reporter will join the BDN and Maine Monitor

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News and The Maine Monitor will welcome a new Report for America corps member focused on a topic we need more reporting on: rural government.

Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative

The Maine Community Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state.

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