By Julia Norman Penobscot County will receive nearly $30 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan.

By Matthew Gagnon In early November, a woman filed a criminal complaint against Darrell Brooks, Jr.

BANGOR — Christmas is for Kids brings the holiday spirit to life for local children and families in need through the charitable act of gift-giving.

The discovery of “forever chemicals” in deer in central Maine and the subsequent guidance to not eat the meat raises serious questions about whether it is safe to consume venison killed in areas of the state where high levels of the chemicals have been detected or are suspected to exist.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10 to 11:30 a.

To the Editor; Just in time for the holidays, the people of Maine are being reminded that they are basically held hostage by the power companies, and their friends at the Public Utilities Commission.

The Maine Field Hockey Association is pleased to announce this year’s All-State and All-Academic teams, which include four players from the region.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — When the Canadian Pacific Railroad line through Maine was completed in 1888, workers on the railroad included local men and many from Canada.

By Bob Mallard Nothing threatens Maine’s wild native fish, and fishing in general, more than nonnative fish introductions.