DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is excited to welcome the renowned bluegrass band Breakin’ Strings to its stage for a one-of-a-kind concert event.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff When people talk about the upcoming statewide vote about whether or not to adopt the 1901 “lone pine” design for Maine’s state flag, the major argument in favor of the change is that our current flag — the Maine state seal on a blue background — is boring.

BANGOR — The Dexter Regional High School girls cross country team finished in sixth place at a Penobscot Valley Conference/Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference crossover cross country meet on Saturday, Sept.

Boston-based concert pianist Miki Sawada will tour across Maine with a piano in tow as part of the Gather Hear Tour.

To the Editor; I register people to vote because I believe voter participation is the heartbeat of our democracy.

AUGUSTA — Gov.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Staffing shortages are plaguing two essential public safety departments in Penobscot County.

BANGOR — The SeDoMoCha Middle School girls and boys cross country teams each came in third during a meet hosted by the James F.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales rose in August despite buyers encountering fewer properties on the market.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pianist Jacqueline Schwab will perform her solo program “Making Magic with Ken Burns” at the Central-Hall Commons on Saturday, Sept.