1 week ago 11-year-old Sangerville boys dies in ATV crash SANGERVILLE – The Maine Warden Service is investigating an ATV crash in Sangerville that took the life of an 11-year-old Sangerville boy.
1 week ago Milo Garden Club welcomes Duchesne MILO — At Milo Garden Club’s April 9 meeting, members and guests enjoyed a presentation by Bob Duchesne who shared fascinating stories about birds and surprising facts about Maine.
1 week ago Texas firm claims it’s owed $2M for work on Maine solar farms By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Texas-based company is suing multiple Penobscot County businesses for a total of nearly $2 million, claiming they did not pay for construction work it did at various solar installations.
1 week ago Estimated 40,000 view eclipse in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — An estimated 40,000 people viewed the total solar eclipse in Piscataquis County on the afternoon of Monday, April 8.
1 week ago Northern Forest Center offers grants to get youth active outdoors The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.
1 week ago Funding lags demand for Bangor-area meal delivery program By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.
1 week ago Four Maine eateries and chefs are nominated for James Beard Awards By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Nominees for the The James Beard Foundation’s prestigious 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards include four chefs and eateries from Maine.
1 week ago Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association is officially dissolved BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — After 42 years, the Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association has officially dissolved.
1 week ago A New York circus is coming to Dover-Foxcroft this summer DOVER-FOXCROFT — A New York-based circus will return to Maine in June for the first time in more than a decade.
1 week ago Bears are up a little early. Here’s how to avoid conflicts. By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s a little bit early, but one of Maine’s most iconic animals is awake and on the hunt for food.
2 weeks ago Dexter Regional High School March Students of the Month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the March Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.
2 weeks ago Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race returns May 11 Get your canoes and kayaks ready! The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race will be Saturday, May 11.
2 weeks ago Stock your private pond through the PCSWCD trout sale DOVER-FOXCROFT — Private ponds that are stocked with trout provide multiple benefits for landowners and their families.
2 weeks ago Dexter council approves commercial solar array moratorium DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a moratorium on commercial solar arrays, which will be in effect for 180 days starting on May 11, during an April 11 meeting.
2 weeks ago PCHS honor parts GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2024.
2 weeks ago Dover-Foxcroft looking at increased share of RSU 68 budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.
2 weeks ago Photos and videos Mainers captured during the total solar eclipse By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff April 8’s celestial event is one that will linger in most people’s minds for a while to come.