By Nancy Battick For years we’ve been told that MtDNA (maternal DNA) is passed from mother to children, both male and female, but only daughters pass it on to their own children.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Charleston man allegedly drove faster than 100 mph during a 9-mile police chase that ended in a crash on Dec.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff A $100,000 gift from an anonymous donor will help about 285 Maine families with emergency heating support this winter.

BANGOR — Penquis C.

By Eloise Hale Since moving from North Carolina to Maine, I’ve learned — sometimes the hard way — that things just happen here.

Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program, which celebrates excellence in teaching and elevates the importance of the teaching profession.

By David Winslow The recent Bangor Daily News article describing Penobscot County as “a freight train ready to crash” should concern every taxpayer.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County’s new proposed $35.

Grade 12, honors: Justyce Hart.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Athletic Administrator Jaclyn Tourtelotte is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Buttice as the new boys’ varsity soccer coach.