By Paula BrewerStaff Writer Veterans Day is one of few holidays that is celebrated on its own actual date, not moved to the nearest Monday.

Bangor Ballet presents “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” in three different locations during November and December.

   Penquis has been recognized as a NeighborWorks Green Organization for its comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations.

By Ryan McLaughlin BDN Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Department of Transportation officials on Friday removed several roadside signs in the Moosehead Lake region opposing wind power development in the region, according to a department spokesman.

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer BOWERBANK — With much of the community located on the north shore of Sebec Lake, and a section of town on another side of the lake, the Bowerbank Fire Department has been working to raise funds for the purchase of a boat that can be used to fight fires from the water.

MOFGA’s annual Farmer to Farm Tours will be in Piscataquis County on Friday, Nov.

         Photo courtesy of MHFCU Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union employee Candice Qualey, right, presents a check to Pine Tree Hospice Executive Director Jane Stitham.

The Maine Children’s Alliance is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Giraffe Awards, which are awarded to heroes in the community who “stick out their necks” for Maine children, youth and families.

BANGOR — Two Aroostook County weeklies were among those deemed Maine’s best during the annual Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Maine Press Association.

To murdering girlfriend, her children By Judy Harrison BDN Staff BANGOR — A Garland man accused of killing his girlfriend and her two children pleaded not guilty Friday at the Penobscot Judicial Center to three counts of murder and one count of gross sexual assault.

      BATH — The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation (AWWF) announced that after several years of effort and 49 years into its history, the final piece of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway has been acquired and is now in the hands of the state of Maine for its permanent protection and management.

$5,000 to Spruce Run-Womancare  BANGOR — Recently, Verizon Wireless presented a $5,000 HopeLine grant to the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, a nonprofit agency serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

     Contributed photo The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded on Oct.

  The Society of American Florists has launched a campaign to highlight the positive impact of flowers in everyday life.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer CHARLESTON — Over a month into the school year, SeDoMoCha School students past and present have been involved in a number of projects both in and out of the classroom, the school board learned during an Oct.

Tisbury Manor is a proud participant in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Good Citizen Award.

CAPE ELIZABETH – In a surprise assembly on Oct.

WILLIAMSBURG — On Sept.