By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.

BELFAST — The Dexter Regional High School wrestling team took part in the Belfast Invitational on Saturday, Dec.

PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.

MONSON — For the first time, word game lovers can now grab a copy of the coveted Puzzle Mania print issue from New York Times Games for free while dining at the Monson General Store, while supplies last.

MILLINOCKET — Thirteen runners from across the region took part in the ninth annual Millinocket Half-Marathon on Saturday, Dec.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers are already taking advantage of the ice on some of the dozens of lakes and ponds where it’s legal to fish year round.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Tractor Supply will spread holiday cheer this year with their Photos with Santa event.

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its annual Showcase Maine event on Nov.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Laws can only do so much to put people on the path toward being ethical hunters.