3 weeks ago Estimated 40,000 view eclipse in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — An estimated 40,000 people viewed the total solar eclipse in Piscataquis County on the afternoon of Monday, April 8.
3 weeks ago Northern Forest Center offers grants to get youth active outdoors The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of $1,000 to $3,000 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.
3 weeks ago Funding lags demand for Bangor-area meal delivery program By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.
3 weeks ago Four Maine eateries and chefs are nominated for James Beard Awards By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Nominees for the The James Beard Foundation’s prestigious 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards include four chefs and eateries from Maine.
4 weeks ago Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association is officially dissolved BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — After 42 years, the Brownville Junction High School Alumni Association has officially dissolved.
4 weeks ago A New York circus is coming to Dover-Foxcroft this summer DOVER-FOXCROFT — A New York-based circus will return to Maine in June for the first time in more than a decade.
4 weeks ago CMP warns of ongoing scams AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power is reminding customers to be aware and informed about potential scammers, and to never give personal information to callers or individuals they cannot authenticate as CMP representatives.
4 weeks ago Stock your private pond through the PCSWCD trout sale DOVER-FOXCROFT — Private ponds that are stocked with trout provide multiple benefits for landowners and their families.
4 weeks ago Only 20 percent of drivers use free distracted driving tools If there was a way to improve your chances of staying safe on the road, would you use it? It appears most of us do not.
4 weeks ago Dexter council approves commercial solar array moratorium DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a moratorium on commercial solar arrays, which will be in effect for 180 days starting on May 11, during an April 11 meeting.
1 month ago Maine extends state filing deadline for FEMA-identified counties impacted by January storms AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services announced today that Maine Revenue Services, a bureau of DAFS, will extend the deadline to file Maine state taxes for eight counties impacted by severe January storms, matching the recent Internal Revenue Service federal tax extension deadline for Maine taxpayers until July 15.
1 month ago Maine DOT releases eclipse traffic numbers By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Traffic on Maine’s highways was way above average around the solar eclipse but the total number of visitors to Maine may have been fewer than expected.
1 month ago Small moments reporters found on a big day for Maine The total solar eclipse that passed through western and northern Maine on Monday was something for the ages: a celestial event that may only come once or twice in someone’s life.
1 month ago Maine businesses hopeful solar eclipse will bring long-term benefits Matthew Polstein estimated Monday that the solar eclipse, which drew a rush of visitors to the Katahdin region and other communities along the path of totality, brought more than $150,000 to his business.
1 month ago Total eclipse exodus clogs small roads across Maine By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The total solar eclipse that crossed Maine on Monday ended at 3:33 p.
1 month ago Pine Tree Hospice’s 28th annual Variety Show on April 20 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 2024 Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show promises an afternoon of laughter, music, and entertainment, all to support a good cause.
1 month ago Man accused of burglarizing Milo pizzeria and bakery By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — A Milo man was arrested Saturday after allegedly burglarizing a local pizzeria and bakery.