By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, one of the state’s leading labor Democrats, on Friday confirmed long-running speculation that he is exploring a run for governor.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Gov.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Fishing licenses for Maine residents will go up by $5 if the full Legislature approves a bill that made it out of committee after a work session in Augusta.

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Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half PORTLAND — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

United Insurance, one of Maine’s largest independent insurance agencies, announced the acquisition of Kimball Korp and its six office locations in Rumford, Farmington, Lewiston, Livermore Falls, Turner, and Sangerville.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Central Hall Commons is excited to announce a vibrant lineup of spring activities designed to engage and enrich the community.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced the return of the annual April Vacation Theater Camp, running from Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25.

To the Editor; The Republicans in Washington appear to be obsessed with Medicaid fraud just as they were about voter fraud before each election.

GREENVILLE — U-Haul Co.