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Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik RIPOGENUS DAM — Ripogenus Dam is located off of Maine’s Golden Road about 30 miles west of Millinocket.

Bangor Daily News photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik RIPOGENUS DAM — Ripogenus Dam is located off of Maine’s Golden Road about 30 miles west of Millinocket.

Maine’s biggest dam owner faces reckoning after another Penobscot River fish kill

August 17, 2026

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The fish die-off that followed a Penobscot River dam shutdown in July rallied calls for stiffer regulations on the dam’s owner, which has been accused of repeatedly disrupting the water levels at a nationally renowned fishing and whitewater rafting destination. Brookfield Renewable, an offshoot of a multibillion-dollar conglomerate, is in the final stages of relicensing the Ripogenus Dam, about 30 miles west of Millinocket.

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Guilford man arrested in connection with deadly assault

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff GIULFORD — A Guilford man is in police custody after a Sunday evening assault in the town that left a man dead and a woman in critical condition.

CMP brings Maine nonprofits together to strengthen community partnerships

Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc.

County court records coming online

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff As of late July, the public can now access court records filed in Hancock and Washington counties through an online portal.

Dollar General opens in Guilford

GUILFORD — Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 3 Hudson Ave.

North Berwick man killed in ATV crash

T1 R11 – A North Berwick man died in an ATV crash in a remote area of Piscataquis County on Aug.

Center Theatre presents Ronny LeBlanc live

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is excited to announce an upcoming live event featuring author and researcher Ronny LeBlanc at 3 p.

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Moosehead, Penobscot Region fishing reports

August 17, 2026

By Fisheries Resource Biologist Steve Seeback The Moosehead Lake Region in Maine offers outstanding and diverse fishing opportunities through mid to late summer. From the vast waters of Moosehead Lake to surrounding rivers and remote ponds, anglers can find productive waters throughout the region as conditions shift with rising temperatures.

Muzzy to be inducted into Husson University Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

BANGOR — Husson University has announced its Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which includes outstanding former Husson athletes who distinguished themselves among their peers.

Dill captures fourth eating contest title at Maine Red Hot Dog Festival

DEXTER — He did not quite finish his plate, but one leftover bun did not matter as Alan Dill again earned top honors in Dexter Hannaford’s eating contest at the ninth annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival Aug.

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Continuing the fight against the opioid epidemic

Aging support model can help all Mainers

To the Editor; Joy Barresi Saucier and Noël Bonam’s column on piloting Vietnam’s Intergenerational Self-Help Club model in rural Maine names something urgent: neighbors helping neighbors as infrastructure, not sentiment.

Mental health care must be a priority in the November election

To the Editor; As we approach the November election, Mainers should remember that mental healthcare is healthcare — and our votes should reflect that.

Dunlap for rural Maine

To the Editor; In Piscataquis County, folks are stretched to the limit by rising electricity bills, high home heating costs, and underfunded rural infrastructure.

Maine: A lobster on every plate and a moose on every driveway

By Dan Rhodes, High Peaks Alliance volunteer When I talk to friends or colleagues I know from living in big cities about moving to Maine, it still feels like I’m trying to justify my decision as if I’m disclosing some rare disease.

Mysterious old photos

By Nancy Battick Have you inherited old photos of people you don’t recognize? I recently came across an old formal photo of a young child.

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Classical concert Sunday

GREENVILLE — Pianist Margery Aumann will present a concert of classical music at 3 p.

Hands-on Buffer Planting Workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the Sebec Lake Association, the Town of Dover-Foxcroft and Moosehead Regional Land Trust to host Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm for a hands-on Buffer Planting Workshop on Saturday, Aug.

Northern Light Health welcomes Keilman as chief nursing officer

BREWER — Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that Dena Keilman, DNP, MSN, RN, has been named as chief nursing officer.

Camden National Bank launches refreshed digital experience

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced the launch of a refreshed digital experience that makes it easier for customers to find information, explore financial solutions and manage everyday banking needs online.

Dill captures fourth eating contest title at Maine Red Hot Dog Festival

DEXTER — He did not quite finish his plate, but one leftover bun did not matter as Alan Dill again earned top honors in Dexter Hannaford’s eating contest at the ninth annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival Aug.

Lincoln Street bridge improvements moved back to 2027

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Improvements on the Lincoln Street bridge are delayed until next year.