By Daniel O’Connor Conservatives are rushing to critique the state’s wording of a ballot question that could ban transgender public school students from sports teams and private spaces that align with their gender identities.

ORONO — Ruth Griffith of Parkman, who is majoring in economics with minors in mathematics and international affairs, is the 2026 University of Maine valedictorian.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that it is looking for an area group or organization to park cars at the 2026 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The wording of this November’s referendum to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams has been released.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Four men who were seen walking on the Golden Road near Canada are facing federal criminal charges for allegedly entering the United States illegally.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.

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

MILO — The Milo Garden Club’s April meeting will be held at 1 p.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and inland fisheries commissioner.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Glover as interim executive director as part of a planned leadership transition.