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Name the Center Theatre 2nd Screen

The Center Theatre’s second screen should be finished sometime in November and the Theatre is holding a contest to suggest names for both the 2nd screen and main auditorium.

Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation honored by GrowSmart Maine

GREENVILLE — Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty.

Maine schools haven’t been testing students for COVID-19, and that’s probably OK

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff Since Maine schools reopened for the fall, students and staff have had to wear face coverings throughout the day, keep their distance from others, wash their hands frequently and often stick with the same, small group throughout the school day to reduce the risk of the coronavirus spreading.

Janet Mills says Trump ‘doesn’t care about’ Maine working people as he visits Bangor area

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff Three of Maine’s top Democrats greeted President Donald Trump with sharp criticism for his last-minute visit to the Bangor area on Sunday, with Gov.

Trump touts action on fisheries in last-minute appeal to Maine voters at Levant orchard

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff LEVANT — President Donald Trump descended on an apple orchard Sunday in a pitch to 2nd Congressional District voters touting his June action to allow fishing in a national marine monument southeast of Cape Cod where few, if any, Maine fishermen fish.

Work begins on Sangerville UU bell tower

SANGERVILLE — After five years of discussions, planning, assessments, fundraising and grant writing, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sangerville and Dover-Foxcroft has begun the restoration of its bell tower.

Answers to your questions about how climate change affects winter recreation in Maine

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has long been a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who in winter have gone downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

Maine secretary of state floats crackdown on confusing ‘blizzard’ of absentee ballot mailers

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers have been so deluged with confusing absentee ballot request forms during the 2020 campaign season that the state’s top election official is considering putting forward legislation to ban them for third-party groups.

Susan Collins and Sara Gideon clash on leadership, money in politics in 4th debate

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Jared Golden spars with Dale Crafts over health care and the Supreme Court in debate

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Democratic U.

Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation honored by GrowSmart Maine

Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty.

Old votes on guns, taxes dominate second debate between Jared Golden, Dale Crafts

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gun control and taxes were a main focus of the candidates in the second debate between the candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday as old legislative records came back to the forefront of the race.

D-F Kiwanis and D-F Congregational Church team up to help families at Christmas

By Pat Hinkley, Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft president Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 17), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

Enthusiastic UMaine athletics superfan Jeff Harris dies at 75

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff When you think about the qualities of a superfan, Jeff Harris checked all the boxes for the University of Maine.

New hours at Sangerville Public Library

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville Public Library has announced new hours.

Janet Mills announces $2.7 million in grants for small Maine communities

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Janet Mills announced on Wednesday a new initiative that would bring millions in grant money to Maine communities.

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov.

Maine delegation, Gov. Mills welcome critical drought assistance for farmers

Maine’s Congressional Delegation and Gov.

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