2 days ago Maine home sales increase for 2nd time after 31-month slide By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After a 31-month slide, Maine has seen home sales increase for two straight months.
2 days ago New podcast ignites conversation about climate sustainability in healthcare BREWER — On Earth Day and every day, Northern Light Health is igniting conversation around how climate change affects our patients, our staff, and our organizations, as well as why we should care enough to do something about it.
2 days ago The lesser-known bills Maine lawmakers did and did not pass this year By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Mainers who are not lawmakers, legislative staffers or lobbyists may have still been asleep around 6 a.
3 days ago Polar dip raises $5,500 for Brownville Bicentennial events Contributed photo CHILLY SWIM — The ice recently went “out” at Schoodic Lake and on Sunday, April 14 the Brownville Days Committee sponsored a polar dip that raised over $5,500 for events to celebrate Brownville’s 200th birthday.
5 days ago Brownville Elementary will be awarded 100 new books as a ‘Rally to Read 100’ sweepstakes winner Reading Is Fundamental is proud to announce that Brownville Elementary has been selected as a winner of its “Rally to Read 100” sweepstakes, a six-month initiative designed to ignite a love of reading for students in grades PreK-5 across the country.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago Bears are up a little early. Here’s how to avoid conflicts. By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s a little bit early, but one of Maine’s most iconic animals is awake and on the hunt for food.
2 weeks ago Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race returns May 11 Get your canoes and kayaks ready! The Three Rivers Kiwanis’ Sebec Canoe/Kayak Race will be Saturday, May 11.
2 weeks ago Photos and videos Mainers captured during the total solar eclipse By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff April 8’s celestial event is one that will linger in most people’s minds for a while to come.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago Sunny weather draws eclipse watchers to Maine from all over By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff Sun and clear skies are on tap for Monday’s total solar eclipse in Maine, and that is prompting eclipse chasers to change their travel plans and head for the parts of the Pine Tree State that are best situated to see it.