MONSON — Monson Arts will be launching the Conference on Poetry and Learning this summer from July 5-11.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Versant is asking for its third distribution rate hike in less than a year, but if approved it wouldn’t take effect until at least 2025.

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners have until the end of the year to allocate about $8.

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has added a ballet class for high schoolers and adults.

MILO — Over the last few months the  “Friends of Milo” ad hoc economic development group has been meeting to discuss potential ideas for the town.

The group that maintains Big Moose Mountain must repair its snowmaking system damaged in last month’s devastating wind storm before it can open the revamped ski area for the season.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital welcomed a special delivery on Tuesday, Jan.

AmeriCorps Seniors programs throughout Maine will be collecting new socks to donate to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and organizations supporting those in need throughout the state.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

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AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.

By Victoria Eastman MILO — Penobscot District President Carol Smith and Advisor Carleen Harriman were warmly welcomed at Milo Garden Club’s November meeting.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice strives to be barrier-free to people in need of our services.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A 35-year-old trash incinerator closed its doors, a landfill expansion announced it was likely to run out of space, and a waste plant that has been closed for three years is still a year away from reopening.

By Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald Staff Maine potato growers harvested about 700 million fewer pounds of potatoes than in 2022, likely caused by the state’s unusually wet weather.