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Dr. Peterson to retire as Millinocket hospital CEO

MILLINOCKET — Millinocket Regional Hospital announced that Chief Executive Officer Dr.

‘Blanketeers’ sought to create for children in need

GUILFORD — Valley Grange of Guilford is sponsoring a blanket-making event from 9 a.

Potter appointed as Maine’s next Poet Laureate

AUGUSTA — Gov.

This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — An off-the-grid A-frame cabin in Milo that sits on its own quarter-acre private island in the Sebec River is on the market for under $150,000.

Makowski, Griffith among 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students at UMaine

ORONO — Twelve undergraduates have been named 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine, including Jasper Makowski of Dover-Foxcroft and Ruth Griffith of Parkman.

Northern Light Health’s outlook upgraded from negative to stable by Standard & Poor’s

BREWER — Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings revised its outlook from negative to stable and affirmed its ‘BB-‘ long-term rating for bonds issued by Northern Light Health.

Maine’s jails will get more state funding for the first time in years

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties will get more money for jails in 2027 after years of asking the state to increase funding.

Dover-Foxcroft to vote on $2.5M bond for Lincoln Street bridge

DOVER-FOXCROFT — When residents attend the annual town meeting at 9 a.

Lawmakers kick trans athlete referendum to Maine voters to decide in November

By CBS 13 The debate over transgender student athletes in school sports is once again in the spotlight in Augusta, and soon, it will be up to Maine voters to decide.

Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Along with $300 relief checks, a millionaire tax and free community college gaining permanent status, the state budget signed by Gov.

Milo sawmill will close this month due to rising costs, owner says

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — Lumbra Hardwoods in Milo is closing this month after 74 years in business.

Red Cross encourages planning for emergencies during Pet First Aid Awareness Month

PORTLAND — Pets are family, and they need emergency plans too.

Penquis hosts Project Play for Child Abuse Prevention Month

DOVER-FOXCROFT — April is National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and support efforts that strengthen families and build safer, healthier communities.

Railroad employee was fired after being injured in fiery Maine derailment, lawsuit says

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former railroad employee who was injured in a 2023 train derailment is suing the company he worked for, claiming it caused his injuries and then unlawfully terminated him.

Bangor Savings Bank appoints Kohler, Stebbins to board of directors

BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank has appointed Liz Kohler and John Stebbins to its board of directors, strengthening the Bank’s governance and adding expertise in cross‑sector leadership, workforce development and regional economic growth.

Local author captures ‘Sangerville Over the Centuries’

By Dyan McCarthy-Clark SANGERVILLE — Diana Bowley, a seventh generation Sangerville resident, vividly captures her hometown’s history in her new book “Sangerville Over the Centuries: Town of Two Knights”.

Valley Grange to honor Recovery Wellness Center as Community Citizen of the Year

GUILFORD — Valley Grange has announced its annual Celebration of Community to be held on Friday, May 15 at the Guilford Grange Hall.

Six-year-old artist will have first show

DEXTER — The Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter is pleased to sponsor the first showing of 6-year-old artist Avery Browne’s work.

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