By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Anthem is calling Northern Light Health’s pledge to treat the insurer’s customers as in network a “recipe for patient confusion.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Negotiations between Northern Light Health and Anthem continue, despite the deadline for reaching an agreement expiring early Saturday, Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The multi-year process to remove the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft has begun.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is recalling cannabis vapes because of unsafe pesticide levels.

The Maine Community Foundation announced a $250,000 donation and an effort to mobilize its large network of private donors to address the immediate, emergency need for food facing 170,000 Mainers as federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds lapse as of Saturday, Nov.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Friday is the last day for Northern Light Health to reach an agreement with Maine’s largest health insurer after the organizations extended their contract deadline by one month.

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor DEXTER — The Dexter Regional High School Tigers didn’t end up winning the $1 million national prize as part of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County will pay a total of $100,000 to reserve land on which it hopes to build a new jail.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The Good Shepherd Food Bank and other food assistance programs will get a $1.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced that it will be offering special daytime performances of its production of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” for area schools and homeschool groups on Tuesday, Dec.

SANGERVILLE — Two Knights Brewing Company was recently awarded a $100,000 State of Maine Community Development Block Grant economic development program grant to help business expand by purchasing canning equipment, which would allow for Two Knights Brewing Company beer to be sold in area stores.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eastern Area Agency on Aging services will now be more easily accessible in Piscataquis County.

AUGUSTA — In recognition of her commitment to expand student aspirations and address Maine’s education workforce challenges, Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry — who formerly held the same position in the Greenville-based School Union 60 — has been named Maine’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Maine School Superintendents Association.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Andrea Thurlow and Cindy Freeman Cyr, representing Piscataquis County Democrats, visited the Piscataquis Regional Food Center on Oct.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library As November drops, you may ask yourself, “Well, how did I get here?” Incredulous that once again we’re rushing around prepping for winter — with the holidays anxiously waiting in the wings.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to announce that Kyrsten Sutton, MD, has successfully met the criteria and passed the examination necessary to earn The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner certification.

Most emergencies strike close to home, from severe storms to high snowfall and floods, and communities rely on many forms of preparation and response to get through them.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health’s new leader is confident that he can help bring long-term sustainability to the struggling health system.