By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and election officials in other states are urging voters to return absentee ballots as soon as possible ahead of the Nov.

BELFAST — Runners from Foxcroft Academy and Dexter Regional High School joined some of the top runners and programs from across the state, New England, and Canada at the 2024 Festival of Champions at Troy Howard Middle School on Saturday, Oct.

To the Editor; What? Wait, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA is closing? No, it’s closed! I have been swimming there for over 20 years and have met many wonderful people and established relationships with  lifeguards.

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

To the Editor; Dr.

By Josh Keefe, The Maine Monitor Republican Steven Foster is running for his fourth term in the State House’s lower chamber, representing Dexter and several other towns west of Bangor.

BROWNVILLE — Just in time for Fire Prevention Week, Oct.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met Oct.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff On a rainy summer day, Mainers gathered in parking lots from Doxer-Foxcroft to Yarmouth, carrying dozens of roosters in cat carriers, dog crates, boxes and children’s tents.

To the Editor; The sudden closing of the Piscataquis Regional YMCA is devastating for the whole community.