By Carey Kish A cool north wind blows refreshingly across the crystal-clear waters of the pond.

By Joy Barresi Saucier and Noël Bonam Maine is well known for its healthy skepticism of anything that comes “from away.

WESTBROOK — Demonstrating the power of cooperation and a commitment to helping Maine families, the Maine Credit Union League, Synergent and nearly every Maine credit union — including two headquartered outside of Maine — have joined together to raise $100,000 for Good Shepherd Food Bank through the 48 to Feed the State initiative.

DEXTER — The 2026 Maine Red Hot Dog Festival began on Saturday morning, Aug.

By Paul Koenig, Bangor Daily News Staff ROCKWOOD — Emergency crews were responding to a structure fire Sunday evening, Aug.

To the Editor; I live and work on the West Branch of the Penobscot River and on July 27 at 4:30 p.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff MONSON — Multiple fire departments from both Piscataquis and Penobscot counties battled a blaze at the Moosehead Mill in Monson on Saturday night, Aug.

The Business of Maine’s Forest Products Sector course, now in its third year, is back and is available statewide in a new on-demand, self-paced, online format.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Maine Historical Society is providing everyone with the opportunity to view one of the nation’s most important documents.