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Photo courtesy of Maine Department of Public Safety MILO FIRE — A fire destroyed a home in Milo early Friday morning, Aug. 14.

Photo courtesy of Maine Department of Public Safety MILO FIRE — A fire destroyed a home in Milo early Friday morning, Aug. 14.

Fire destroys Milo home

August 14, 2026

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — A fire destroyed a Milo home early Friday morning, Aug. 14.

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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.

Historical society pledges museum property to help fund town hall renovation

SANGERVILLE — The Sangerville Historical Society is pledging to sell its museum property at 9 Douty Hill Road for town hall renovations.

Greenville residents asked to call police department with their concerns

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Police Department has had a busy summer, but some residents have reached out to officials with concerns about what they see as a lack of police presence.

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Millside Fitness Bun Run 5K results

August 10, 2026

DEXTER — The 2026 Maine Red Hot Dog Festival began on Saturday morning, Aug. 8 with the 10th annual Millside Fitness Bun Run 5K with this year’s proceeds benefiting the Heart of Maine Resource Center.

This 10-year-old just completed the Appalachian Trail

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ten-year-old Liam Holland and his father, Dola, set off on the Appalachian Trail on Feb.

Fall athletics will kick off school year at SeDoMoCha

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The first full day of classes in RSU 68 will be Wednesday, Aug.

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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.

Dismayed by radio changes

To the Editor; As a native and now a longtime summer rusticator in Downeast Maine, I have enjoyed listening to some of the programs on WVOM that allowed me to stay in touch with my beloved State of Maine.

I volunteered to maintain the Appalachian Trail. Then a record-setting hiker walked by.

By Carey Kish A cool north wind blows refreshingly across the crystal-clear waters of the pond.

A global model of community support could help Maine’s rural older adults

By Joy Barresi Saucier and Noël Bonam Maine is well known for its healthy skepticism of anything that comes “from away.

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UMaine Extension launches new self-paced online tractor safety course

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched Tractor Safety: Foundations, a self-paced online course that provides learners with the foundational knowledge needed to operate tractors and agricultural equipment more safely and confidently.

Calendar of events

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Blood donors needed now to help protect patient care

BANGOR — The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood amid the ongoing national blood crisis.

Blacksmith demo Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will host a blacksmith demonstration on Saturday, Aug.

Classical piano concerts

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pianist Margery Aumann will present a concert of classical music at 3 p.

Bangor Savings Bank names Moffatt as next president, CEO

BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt has been selected as the bank’s next president and chief executive officer.