Two weeks ago, I made an offer to all the candidates running for governor: Send me a big idea explained in 50 words or less, and I’ll share it with the world as written and without comment.

Back in 2003, the Bangor Daily News’ marketing gurus were looking for a way to introduce their new outdoor columnist -- me -- to our readers.

Sen. Paul Davis’, R-Sangerville bill to amend the penalties for hunting deer over bait survived a veto override by a vote of 33-0 in the Senate and 148-0 in the House.

Barbara Whitney of the Dexter Bangor Savings Bank branch, left, presents Abbott Memorial Library Librarian Liz Breault with a check for $5,000 from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation. The funds will be used to help with the restoration of the exterior of the library building across town

The Center Theatre is accepting registrations for the “'Lion King Experience” April Vacation Camp. The camp will be held at the Commons Event Center at Central Hall from April 16-20 -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. T

The Foxcroft Youth and SeDoMoCha Middle School wrestling teams attended the Pirate Wrestling Tournament held at Piscataquis Community High School March 31.

Upcoming events around the region.

“I’m stuck in the ‘60s,” Eileen said, explaining her choice of music on her iPod and car radio. Lots of Beach Boys, Four Seasons, Motown, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and so on. Now and then — almost as if the iPod is weary of hearing the same tunes — the song rotation plays Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie,” Arthur Conley’s “Sweet Soul Music,” or Jimmy Soul’s “If You Wanna Be Happy” — some wonderful ‘60s songs that, to my ears, never grow stale.

The American Red Cross of Maine, Emera Maine and the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department are making households safer through the installation of free smoke alarms and home fire safety education.

The Greenville High School boys basketball team traveled to Augusta on March 28 to receive a Legislative Sentiment recognizing the Lakers winning the 2018 Class D championship. During the visit the students met with their state legislators Sen. Paul Davis, R-Sangerville and Rep. Paul Stearns, R-Guilford.