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Courtesy of MaineMemory.net 19TH CENTURY HUNTING — Sports John Hall and Herbert Washington pose with a buck in a canoe on Ragged Lake in Piscataquis County in 1887. An 1853 law banned out-of-state hunters from Maine but that prohibition was lifted in 1870.

Courtesy of MaineMemory.net 19TH CENTURY HUNTING — Sports John Hall and Herbert Washington pose with a buck in a canoe on Ragged Lake in Piscataquis County in 1887. An 1853 law banned out-of-state hunters from Maine but that prohibition was lifted in 1870.

Got your deer yet? These historic Maine hunters did

November 29, 2022

By Troy R. Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff PORTLAND — It’s an age-old question still uttered over many a Thanksgiving feast this week.

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Penobscot County sheriff’s deputies will start wearing body cameras

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff This time next year Penobscot County sheriff’s deputies will be wearing body cameras and have dashboard cameras in their cruisers as their law enforcement counterparts in Bangor, Brewer and Orono do.

‘Arts Around Town’ in Milo

MILO — Announcing a new program in Milo! The “Arts Around Town” project brings together adult and student arts with businesses in this small town.

Northern Light program is next step in checking in on well-being

BREWER — Northern Light Health is leading a statewide effort to deepen personal connection and improve the health of Mainers by putting purpose behind an often-overlooked question: How are you? The How Are You? movement brings to light that an important part of better health and healing comes through human connection.

Piscataquis County’s budget is increasing despite halting new hires

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next year’s Piscataquis County budget is likely to grow nearly 10 percent, but county officials say there still isn’t enough money for new positions that would alleviate stress for certain departments and tackle ongoing issues.

Rural educators struggle meet student mental health with limited resources, UMaine study finds

Educators in Maine’s rural schools are struggling to meet the mental and emotional needs of their students due to a lack of resources, and institutional support, according to a new study from the University of Maine.

Camden National Bank receives ‘Lender at Work for Maine’ award from FAME for a 12th time

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its annual Showcase Maine event on Nov.

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In this December 2015 photo, Pete Warner removes the primer cap from his muzzleloader after an unsuccessful two-week deer hunting stint. Maine's muzzleloader season started on Monday, Nov. 28. (Pete Warner | BDN)

In this December 2015 photo, Pete Warner removes the primer cap from his muzzleloader after an unsuccessful two-week deer hunting stint. Maine's muzzleloader season started on Monday, Nov. 28. (Pete Warner | BDN)

If you don’t have your deer yet, give muzzleloader hunting a try

November 29, 2022

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Regular firearms season ended Saturday — after what has already been a record harvest of white-tails — but those who still haven’t filled their tags can continue their efforts during the muzzleloader season. A muzzleloader is a more traditional style of firearm that must be loaded by first placing an explosive charge, then a projectile, directly into the barrel.

Maine’s deer hunting season set a new record

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Hunters broke the record for the most deer killed in Maine in a single year with two weeks of expanded archery and muzzleloader hunting remaining in the season.

What happens when 2 hunters shoot the same deer?

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff I have a friend who visits Aroostook County for an annual deer hunting trip with family and friends.

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A Poppins moment in a deer blind

Rep. Stearns ending his time in Augusta

To the Editor; Wednesday, Dec.

I’m thankful for people who disagree with me

By Matthew Gagnon For conservatives in Maine this Thanksgiving, it can be fairly hard to see much to be thankful for given that November’s election saw a complete wipeout of Republican prospects statewide.

Late-season deer hunting depression is getting me down again

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Pretty much every year, I reach this point — the one where deer hunting begins to take an emotional toll.

The web-footed bucket stockers

Another way to reduce heating costs

To the Editor; I am writing to comment on a recent article by Julia Bayly, “How to save money on heating costs.

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The pandemic led to more speeding on Maine’s rural roadways, UMaine study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic affected a lot of elements of life in Maine — including, apparently, how much drivers speed on the state’s rural roadways, according to a new study from the University of Maine.

Dine and discuss: A lifeline for your teen’s mental health

GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.

Penquis receives funding from TD Charitable Foundation Grant for free tax preparation

BANGOR – The TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to Penquis, the lead agency for Eastern Maine CA$H, to provide free tax preparation services and financial capability support to income-eligible families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.

Experience December at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn We’re swimming in the season of giving once again.

Social media group in Maine is refusing to publish snowy owl photos

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff If there is one thing snowy owls spending the winter in Maine don’t need, it’s paparazzi.