By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library How did you end up staring down the puzzle at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft? Were you getting your car serviced and walked over to kill time, were you leaving and caught a glimpse, spun around and sat down? Maybe after a few pieces fit, you were hooked.

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2025 County Teachers of the Year and the 2026 State Teacher of the Year.

The rate of drug overdose deaths in Piscataquis County far exceeds the state average.

AUGUSTA — JMG (formerly known as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.

BRISTOL, Rhode Island — Laney Reardon of Dover-Foxcroft has been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Roger Williams University.

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The 18th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will run from 12:01 a.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff SANGERVILLE — A stately Victorian home in Sangerville that sat vacant and unlocked for years before being seized by the town is now on the market for only $52,000.

Grade eight, high honors: Ella Annis, Alexis Arcaro, Lauren Caruso, Gabriel Chambers, Tiffani Chan, Melanie Cornelia, Emma Crossman, Eric Deitz, Michael Kinney, Cooper Knepp, Layla Lanthier, Benjamin Mailloux, Hunter McKusick-Slama, Carter Merrill, Adalynn Rayfield, Alexia Richardson, Kortlyn Teachout, Chyanne Towner, Elsa Vandermast, Owen White; honors: Sullivan Carey, Xavier Cookson, Jordan Dill, Skyeler Griffith-Klimetz, Elizabeth Grover, Ellianna Jones, Kloey Merrill, Salvatore Rizzitello, Sierra Roberts, Madilyn Tatlock, Elodie Vail, Donovan Williams.

PORTLAND – Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college in fall 2025 are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, March 1.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff The word “galamander” brings to mind some sort of mythical beast.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Maria Foutch of Milo has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s fall 2024 president’s list.

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

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff In the bleak midwinter, when daylight is scarce and temperatures struggle to rise above freezing, some Mainers have found warmth, solace and rejuvenation in a practice that stretches back centuries: traditional Nordic sauna.

AUGUSTA – As freezing temperatures persist in Maine, Central Maine Power is working to raise awareness around tools and programs available to help customers manage their bills.

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s housing market typically sees a chill in the winter, but there are still a slew of homes around the state’s vaunted ski areas at a range of prices.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff President Donald Trump has mused several times over the years about “buying” or even taking by force the island of Greenland from Denmark, citing its strategic military importance.