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By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff Property taxes have been the subject of some of Maine’s biggest local political battles of the last year, but they hit people far differently across the state.

By Marie Weidmayer and Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County leaders neglected a budget crisis for years that could crush residents with a nearly 20% tax hike in 2026, according to former county commissioners and budget committee members.

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — Hundreds of attendees passed through the doors for the 5th Annual Moosehead Festival of Trees Dec.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

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To the Editor; The list of problems to solve in health care may seem endless — health care workforce shortages, provider burnout, affordability concerns, an aging population and the steady rise in chronic conditions.

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public A new referendum campaign aims to once again make it illegal to sell recreational marijuana in Maine.

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

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently kicked off this year’s Lights of Life program by illuminating two holiday trees at the hospital.