By Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor A recently announced $450 million federal grant aimed at reducing climate pollution across New England could help Maine meet its ambitious goal to place thousands of heat pumps in low-income homes and expand a critical subset of HVAC technicians trained to install them.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff There are only six Maine counties in which the typical family can afford the average home, and one stands far above the rest in more ways than one.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff They think he was east-northeast of Augusta Airport when his mayday came into the Portland air traffic control tower in 1972.

MILO — American Legion Post 4 had a local man volunteer to refurbish the “Welcome Veterans” sign outside of the Post on West Main Street.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Solar subsidies have been a controversial topic in Maine for years, and crippling cost increases that recently took effect for certain businesses are just the latest example.

PORTLAND – Residents of Maine’s most rural areas will soon have access to ultra-high-capacity, high-speed broadband technology, thanks to the launch of Trailrunner Broadband Internet’s first high-speed wireless broadband network.

By WGME The official trailer for a movie based on Donn Fendler’s classic survival memoir “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is officially out.

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

BREWER — Northern Light Health has eliminated the use of the anesthetic gas desflurane throughout its hospitals.

By Tracey L.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromROAD LOCOMOTIVE — CPKC’s Puffer Belly Express, which visits communities across the CPKC network to help raise awareness of rail safety, travels up Davis Street on Saturday, Aug.

By his own admission, Travis Wallace of Greenville is — with the possible exception of Tiny Tim — he most unlikely musical artist imaginable.

MILO — Though there are no official records, other than fond memories shared by long-time Milo Garden Club members, the annual summer fair has brought blossoms and fun to attendees for over 50 years.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A new $6,000 solar subsidy charge in the monthly Versant Power electricity bill for Milo Chip may force the factory to close, its office manager said.

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is excited to host Beartracks, featuring siblings Tommy and Julie & friends, bringing you a great night of bluegrass standards, originals, and songs with a twist on Saturday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Please join the monthly Climate Conversation and potluck from 5:30 to 7:30 p.

MONSON — The 2025 calendar is now available at the Monson Historical Society Museum on Wednesdays from 10 a.