By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff At least a dozen Maine school districts still don’t have budgets as they stare down the end of a summer marred by taxpayer frustration and look desperately for cuts to satisfy voters.

FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff A longtime employee of the Bangor Daily News will take over as the newspaper’s president, chief operating officer and treasurer on Sept.

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PARKMAN — This free community event at Dragonwood on Saturday, Aug.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office allegedly seized more than a kilogram of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with guns and cash, after searching two homes in Charleston.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A prescription for one inmate was used to provide medication to three people and inaccurate counts of medications that are controlled substances are among the errors at the Piscataquis County Jail, according to its recent failed inspection.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that thanks to the generosity of the Bangor Savings Bank Corporate Giving Program, they will be hosting a free community concert series starting on Saturday, Aug.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Two people were elected to the Dexter-area school board on Aug.