BREWER — February is American Heart Month, so let us ask: When was the last time you truly listened to your heart? It may sound a bit cliché, but it’s crucial to pay attention to your heart’s health.

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.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered on Jan.

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

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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.

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 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.

GREENVILLE — To bring the town’s land use ordinance up to date, Greenville Code Enforcement Officer Ron Sarol and the planning board have been working to address a lack of some guidelines and missing components in the document.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers building barns, sheds, garages or other outbuildings in unorganized territories will be required to notify the state starting at the end of January.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s snowmobilers are on the cusp of having a good year, if they could just get more snow.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

Nonprofit organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.