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Millions for Brownville, Monson fire stations advanced by Collins in funding bill

Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has chosen a property in Hampden as the potential site for a new jail, according to a source with knowledge of the decision.

Renting in Maine is unaffordable, but it’s the best option in New England

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Someone earning minimum wage needs to work 61 hours a week to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment in Maine.

Calendar of events

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

Maine train engineer sues Canadian Pacific after he was nearly impaled in derailment

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A train engineer is suing Canadian Pacific Railway, saying the company should have known there was a high risk that tracks would be washed out before a train derailment in rural Maine nearly three years ago.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $500,000 for Friends of the Mountain, EMDC

Abbot school reunion Sunday

ABBOT — There will be an Abbot school reunion on Sunday, July 27 at the town hall.

Piscataquis River Festival returns to Guilford on Saturday

GUILFORD — Organizers have released the schedule for this year’s Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday, July 26 with events at and around the downtown athletic fields on the banks of the river.

Shahin named to Vermont State dean’s list

RANDOLPH CENTER, Vermont — Vermont State University is proud to congratulate Maia Shahin of Guilford for being named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.

Milo Garden Club summer plans

MILO — Though the 2024-2025 monthly meetings of Milo Garden Club have ended, plans for spring and summer events continue to grow.

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