HALLOWELL – As warmer weather brings a surge in outdoor projects across the state, the Maine Public Utilities Commission is reminding homeowners, contractors and anyone planning to use a mechanical device to dig that they are required by law to call 811, Maine’s “Call Before You Dig” number, at least three business days before beginning any excavation.

By Ethan Eisenhaur Springtime in the Maine woods is a busy season full of new life, and one of the first animals I try to capture with my cameras is moose calves.

Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Community College’s collaborative efforts are making it easier for residents of rural areas to obtain their nursing degree closer to home thanks to a grant from the Rural Maine Simulation Education Training project.

BREWER — The Dexter Regional High School, Foxcroft Academy and Piscataquis Community High School outdoor track & field teams opened the 2026 season with a Penobscot Valley Conference meet on April 22 at the Brewer Community School.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Staff Shed hunter Drew Maciel recently found two dead moose while searching for antlers this month.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St.

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Secretary of State Shenna Bellows argued that a referendum aiming to ban transgender girls from girls’ school sports has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, but the margin is tight with more challenges pending.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than 19,000 people in Maine are sexually assaulted each year, and one in five Mainers will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes.

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