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Nearly half of Maine’s voters participated in off-year election

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Nearly half of Maine’s registered voters participated in this year’s November election, which was much higher turnout than during the past two off-year elections.

Federal drug pricing program needs reform

To the Editor; Maine’s hospitals, community health centers, and rural clinics depend on the 340B Drug Pricing Program to help deliver care to patients who might otherwise go without.

Community support networks are growing in Maine. Here’s where to find help.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Although a deal has been reached to end the government shutdown that jeopardized SNAP benefits for thousands of Mainers, heating aid and other assistance programs are still feeling the impact of a lack of federal funding.

Committee approves parts of $36M Penobscot County budget

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff A proposed $36 million budget for Penobscot County, including a controversial increase in the jail budget, was partially approved by an advisory committee in a five-hour meeting on Nov.

They thought their Maine moose hunt was doomed — then this happened

Calendar of events

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

A quaint wood and concrete yurt is for sale in rural Maine

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News StaffA yurt made of wood and concrete on nearly 40 acres is for sale in rural Maine.

Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Central Maine Power’s 5-year rate hike proposal has been denied

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Nov.

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