By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — More than five weeks of political turmoil, including the replacement of President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, is putting presidential politics at the center of the election in Maine’s swing 2nd Congressional District.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange awarded six SAD 4 area college students Minnie Welts Bridge Scholarships of $500, each, for the 2024-25 school year.

DEXTER — The 2024 Maine Red Hot Dog Festival kicked off with Millside Fitness’ (https://www.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The next blacksmith demonstration will be held from 10 a.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is still facing a six-figure funding gap despite months of fundraising — and the waitlist for the service has only grown.

The Maine Community Foundation is accepting applications for its fall grant programs.

By Bob Duchesne Like most birders, I’m about to have a problem.

AUGUSTA — Gov.

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