MILFORD — The Mainely Spinners will be competing in the International Back to Back Wool Challenge on Saturday, Jan.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff Owners of short-term rentals, single-family residential homes or fee-based residential campsites operating in the state’s unorganized territories must now notify the Maine Land Use Planning Commission of the rental.

DEXTER — The First Universalist Church of Dexter, Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis, Dexter Knights of Columbus and Dexter VFW will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, Jan.

HAMPDEN — The Maine Savings Foundation is proud to announce the first five recipients of its Beyond Banking Grant Program, awarding $5,000 each to Maine nonprofit organizations advancing health, wellness, education, culture and essential social services across the state.

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By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is considering bringing parole back — 50 years after the state ended the program.

By Bridget Huber, Bangor Daily News Staff Blair Tinkham has been appointed Penobscot County administrator, the county announced.

ORONO — Three area athletes won events at a Penobscot Valley Conference/Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet on Jan.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff The state legislative tax committee will hear public comment Wednesday on a proposed amendment that could help some Mainers keep properties threatened by double-digit tax increases.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Basic & Advanced Training in Erosion & Sediment Control Practices course on Feb.