By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt will soon take the helm of Bangor Savings Bank, the largest bank based in Maine, as its 13th president and CEO.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the Sebec Lake Association, the Town of Dover-Foxcroft and Moosehead Regional Land Trust to host Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm for a hands-on Buffer Planting Workshop on Saturday, Aug.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The operator of the McKay Station hydroelectric facility said water continued to flow into the West Branch of the Penobscot River during July 27’s turbine shutdown, meeting the minimum release requirements under its federal license.

The Transportation Assessment for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties report was prepared by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine in partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced the launch of a refreshed digital experience that makes it easier for customers to find information, explore financial solutions and manage everyday banking needs online.

BANGOR — Penquis is launching its annual “We’ve Got Your Back” school supply drive, inviting community members to donate new backpacks, school supplies or funds to help 1,200 children begin the school year with confidence.

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — If you’re in the mood for some Maui Waui with a little Labrador after a trip to Gulf Hagas, Cheech and Chong are here, man.

GREENVILLE — Forest Heritage Days will return to Greenville Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early next month the Atlantic Salmon Federation will submit an application to Maine Department of Environmental Protection for a permit under the Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act for the proposed 2028 removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness’ RiverFest 5K kicked off the 2026 Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday morning, July 25 with more than 50 runners taking part.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office personnel will be able to test suspected drugs safely with a forthcoming NARKsafe Ductless Testing Workstation to filter potentially harmful substances out of the air.

Northern Light Mayo, CA Dean, and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals are proud to celebrate the graduation of their latest class of medical assistants.

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By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library We are so lucky to have such incredible forests, lakes and mountains in our backyard.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff  Penobscot County has until the end of the year to repay $4 million in federal funds that it loaned itself amid a multimillion-dollar budget crisis.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Sebec Lake Association, in partnership with the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Town of Dover-Foxcroft launched the Courtesy Boat Inspection program at Greeley’s Landing on Sebec Lake on Saturday, July 25.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A town of fewer than 1,700 people on the edge of Moosehead Lake at first glance appears to be approving more housing per capita than most other communities in the state.