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By Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor AUGUSTA — Members of the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government voted unanimously to table a bill intended to provide bankruptcy protection to Maine counties and municipalities Feb.

By Daniel O’Connor Republicans already have a crowded primary in one of the most conservative parts of Maine, with four candidates running to represent Bangor-area towns and all of Piscataquis County in the state Senate.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Revenues covered expenses in the 2025 Piscataquis County budget.

Northern Light Health is going all in for heart health this February, joining the national observance of American Heart Month with a powerful message: “Be the Heart of Our Community.

MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis 8-Ball Pool League has been playing for nine years.

HAMPDEN — Dozens of volunteers representing Kiwanis New England & Bermuda District 2, made up of 11 clubs from Augusta north to Milo/Brownville and Greenville, and high school Key Clubs from across the region came together on Saturday morning, Jan.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice fishing derby season is underway across Maine.

MILO — Penquis Valley Middle/High School science teacher Christopher Bessey and visual arts teacher Sasha Bladen have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award.

MILO — A sprouting sweet potato, Conservation-in-a-Cup, and a birthday cake with ice cream were some of the fun features at the Milo Garden Club meeting held on Tuesday, Jan.

WinterKids is proud to announce that “For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids” will air on Maine Public Television as part of the Maine Public Film Series on Thursday, Jan.

MILO — SAD 41 officials are starting preparations on the 2026-27 budget and the public is invited to provide feedback for next year’s finances.

By Bridget Huber, Bangor Daily News Staff Piscataquis County Sheriff Bob Young will not seek reelection, he announced Jan.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Throughout winter, when people are burning wood stoves, many households end up with piles of ashes, and most simply dump them in the woods or trash.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday morning, the Piscataquis County Commissioners set the chair and vice chair for the new year.

By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff As Maine rings in the new year, many laws passed by the Legislature are set to go into effect.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw more houses change hands this year than last, with the state’s most populated counties seeing the highest number of sales — part of a years-long pattern.