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Kennedy and Oz nominations undermine trust in our public health system

SAM’s proud legacy

It’s time to step up and establish an award honoring George Smith

By Bob Mallard It has been nearly four years since Maine outdoors icon George Smith died.

85-year-old found in upside down car in Garland

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff GARLAND — Rescuers found an 85-year-old man who crashed into the woods in Garland on Wednesday, Feb.

Maine train derailment that spilled 500 gallons of fuel caused by beaver dam, officials say

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A 2023 train derailment in rural Somerset County that spilled 500 gallons of diesel fuel was caused by excessive water that flowed through a beaver dam and washed out part of the track, state officials said Wednesday, Feb.

Free Fishing Weekend

Grab a friend, neighbor, family member, colleague … it’s time to go fishing! Free Wishing Weekend will be Saturday and Sunday, Feb.

Flu continues to surge in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The flu continues to surge in Maine, with cases nearly doubling over the past two weeks.

Piscataquis Radar Runs return Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The fourth annual Piscataquis Radar Runs start at 10 a.

Calendar of events

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

Basketball not the only upcoming Maine high school championship to watch

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine high school basketball tournament gets plenty of attention this time of year, and for good reason.

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