4 weeks ago Despite Maine conflicts over political signs, they may not even work By Jules Walkup, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s election season, which means it’s almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing political campaign signs in people’s yards or along the sides of roads.
4 weeks ago 4 things the scant polls of Maine tell us to expect on Election Day By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The massive 2020 U.
4 weeks ago Austin Theriault’s late Donald Trump-heavy pitch is aimed at Republican voters By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff After seeking a more moderate tone in recent debates rather than promoting former President Donald Trump, state Rep.
4 weeks ago Versant Power supports Penquis heating assistance program BANGOR — Versant Power has made a $20,000 donation to Penquis’ heating assistance program that helps heat Maine families’ homes this winter.
4 weeks ago UScellular offers top tech tips for a safe Halloween Halloween is a busy time of the year for families, with children anxiously grabbing their costumes to collect candy with their family and friends.
4 weeks ago Local quilter sews for cancer patients DOVER-FOXCROFT — Quilting has been a lifelong hobby for Lee Priest, and when it came time to reduce her fabric supply, she decided to put her talent to work to serve others.
4 weeks ago Dexter native Coffin is first Mainer inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Jeff Coffin, a saxophone player who grew up in Dexter, became the first Mainer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Dave Matthews Band.
4 weeks ago Northern Light Health’s finance chief discusses its $100M deficit By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff After a stretch of weeks that have shed light on the financial turmoil at Northern Light Health and culminated in staffing turnover in its highest ranks, the Bangor Daily News sat down with the system’s chief financial officer, James Rohrbaugh, Oct.
4 weeks ago Greenville Planning Board approves Timberline Subdivision GREENVILLE — In July the Greenville Planning Board heard a proposal concerning nearly 60 acres of land in Greenville Junction off North Green Street, on the peninsula going into Moosehead Lake on the eastern shore of the West Cove, to be developed into 15 lots of varying sizes making up what is now known as the Timberline Subdivision.
4 weeks ago Piscataquis Democrats donate to Piscataquis Regional Food Center DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Community Democrats continue to help those struggling with food insecurity.
4 weeks ago Another credit agency warns Northern Light Health’s rating could drop By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A second agency is considering lowering its credit rating for Northern Light Health over its growing financial troubles.
1 month ago DOJ supports Penquis’ Substance Affected Youth Program BANGOR — The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has granted over $740,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Substance Affected Youth Program for the next three years.
1 month ago Greenville skating rink will be closed this season GREENVILLE — With costly repairs needed to the surface underneath the ice and the warming shack needing to be replaced, the Greenville municipal skating rink will be closed for the upcoming season.
1 month ago Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day GUILFORD – A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering nearly 250 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.
1 month ago Friends of Community Fitness raises over $36,000 at fourth annual Cycl-a-thon GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness had a record year for the fourth annual Cycl-a-thon on Saturday, Oct.