By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of the Year Award, an annual recognition honoring a Chamber member that demonstrates business excellence and a strong commitment to its community.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Needed culvert work will be done on the Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

BANGOR — The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood.

AUGUSTA — One of Maine’s most anticipated seasons is just around the corner, bringing brilliant color, harvest traditions and countless reasons to explore the state.

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By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A group of Maine gun-rights advocates asked the U.

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AUGUSTA — As part of its efforts to promote postsecondary access, upward mobility, and the growth of the state’s workforce, the University of Maine System will award academic credit for microcredentials earned by high school students through Jobs for Maine’s Graduates.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Six people filed paperwork to run as write-in candidates against U.

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County officials are still looking for a contractor to improve the Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff As of late July, the public can now access court records filed in Hancock and Washington counties through an online portal.

T1 R11 – A North Berwick man died in an ATV crash in a remote area of Piscataquis County on Aug.

BANGOR — The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood amid the ongoing national blood crisis.

WESTBROOK — Demonstrating the power of cooperation and a commitment to helping Maine families, the Maine Credit Union League, Synergent and nearly every Maine credit union — including two headquartered outside of Maine — have joined together to raise $100,000 for Good Shepherd Food Bank through the 48 to Feed the State initiative.

ORONO — Mainers will have a rare opportunity to watch the moon partially cover the sun on Wednesday, Aug.

MILO — When Penquis Valley School students return to class later in the month, they will have a safe walking route in place with the installation of a sidewalk along Penquis Drive off West Main Street.