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SAD 4 board approves near $9.3M 2024-25 budget

GUILFORD — The SAD 4 School Board, via a vote of 12-4, approved a proposed $9,271,138 budget for the 2024-25 academic year during a meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at Piscataquis Community Elementary School.

Maine extends state filing deadline for FEMA-identified counties impacted by January storms

AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services announced today that Maine Revenue Services, a bureau of DAFS, will extend the deadline to file Maine state taxes for eight counties impacted by severe January storms, matching the recent Internal Revenue Service federal tax extension deadline for Maine taxpayers until July 15.

Woman airlifted to Bangor hospital after collision with logging truck

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff LONG POND TOWNSHIP — A woman was airlifted to a Bangor hospital on Tuesday morning, April 9 after she collided with a logging truck near Jackman.

Maine DOT releases eclipse traffic numbers

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Traffic on Maine’s highways was way above average around the solar eclipse but the total number of visitors to Maine may have been fewer than expected.

Small moments reporters found on a big day for Maine

The total solar eclipse that passed through western and northern Maine on Monday was something for the ages: a celestial event that may only come once or twice in someone’s life.

Maine businesses hopeful solar eclipse will bring long-term benefits

Matthew Polstein estimated Monday that the solar eclipse, which drew a rush of visitors to the Katahdin region and other communities along the path of totality, brought more than $150,000 to his business.

Total eclipse exodus clogs small roads across Maine

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The total solar eclipse that crossed Maine on Monday ended at 3:33 p.

Pine Tree Hospice’s 28th annual Variety Show on April 20

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 2024 Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show promises an afternoon of laughter, music, and entertainment, all to support a good cause.

Sunny weather draws eclipse watchers to Maine from all over

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff Sun and clear skies are on tap for Monday’s total solar eclipse in Maine, and that is prompting eclipse chasers to change their travel plans and head for the parts of the Pine Tree State that are best situated to see it.

Registration opens for Children’s Summer Drama Camp

The Children’s Summer Drama Camp, launched in 1999 before the Center Theatre building had even been renovated, is the theatre’s longest-standing program.

Northern Light Mayo Hospital to hold Safe Sitter class

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a serious responsibility, but with the right training, it can be very rewarding.

Stargazing connected these Mainers. They’ll finally see a eclipse together

Abortion-rights amendment fails to get needed supermajority vote in Maine Senate

By Billy Kobin Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A proposal to enshrine “reproductive autonomy” in the Maine Constitution failed to get two-thirds support in the state Senate on April 1, with all Republicans withholding the votes that will be necessary to get the item to the November ballot.

These eclipse chasers made Maine lodging reservations seven years ahead of time

By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — Cece and Eric English watched the moon blot out the sun, in an ancient celestial dance, above Wyoming’s Grand Teton Mountains during a total solar eclipse in August 2017.

MaineCF scholarships available to students pursuing business degrees

Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.

Sunny outlook remains for Monday eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite a nor’easter that knocked down trees and powerlines this week, Monday’s forecast is looking clear for eclipse viewing.

Penquis Valley High School won’t field a softball team this season

MILO — Due to a low number of players, Penquis Valley High School will not have a softball team for the 2024 season.

No lingering nor’easter effects expected for Monday eclipse in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff After Thursday’s nor’easter moves out of Maine, the weather is looking up.

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