Whether you are feeling a little “grinchy” or feeling the magic of the “Polar Express” or in the mood for traditional Christmas tunes or HJ Crosby’s “Adeste Fideles” march, set aside an hour to join in the holiday spirit.

By Dana Connors As I approach my retirement from the Maine State Chamber of Commerce in the next few months, numerous priority areas for our state’s economic strength and success are on my mind.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff After working with Bangor’s homeless population for nearly 20 years, Jen Weatherbee no longer trudges through snow looking for unsheltered people to offer them help.

To the Editor; In our present day, it is, sadly, no longer common to be slapped in the face by a particular news item.

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — The Friends of the Mountain will be auctioning off the only remaining chairs to the 1967 Squaw Double Summit Lift.

By Matthew Gagnon Between 2011 and 2019, it was pretty good to be a Maine Republican.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students will demonstrate their skills as classes, groups, and individuals using their voices, instruments, and movement on two separate nights this holiday season.

By Chris Sargent Any hunter worth their salt has choked down a fair share of it.

To the Editor; The article”Middle school mental health crisis” is not new to educators and school counselors, but I believe they have failed to create an effective response.

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