By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Nearly 1,000 cases across Maine do not have lawyers assigned.

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public More than 350 people submitted proposals for a redesign of the original Maine state flag that will be the subject of a referendum vote this November.

By Ari Snider, Maine Public Maine saw just over 14,000 business applications last year, about an 8 percent increase from the year before, and the highest on record going back to 2005.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A small Maine volunteer group has big plans to rebuild a regional industry in a way they believe will also benefit the environment, particularly soil, and human health.

PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit scholarship and research organization founded by Senator George J.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Eight years ago, JD Vance was doing frequent interviews in the wake of “Hillbilly Elegy,” a bestselling memoir that was seen by many as essential to understanding the rising political appeal of Donald Trump.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A nearly $500,000 grant will connect Mainers who are leaving incarceration or who are in recovery from substance use with resources to help them find jobs.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building is currently proceeding.

MILO — The SAD 41 alternate education program will have a new name, new location, and new method of instruction when classes begin at the end of the summer.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is in for a wet Wednesday evening.

LAKE VIEW PLANTATION — The sixth annual Schoodic Lake Charity Bass Tournament will take place from 7 a.

Grade eight, high honors: Sierra Bolstridge, Mario Cook, Jacoby Landry; honors: Chase Brown, Kiptyn Dehaan, Davia Deiters, Michael Drake, Lucas Hoffman, Kassidy McGuinn, Adalai Perkins, Griffin Romero, Karlee Shannon, Caroline Snider, Bradlee Thomas.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Piscataquis and Penobscot County’s first public defender started work on Monday, July 8.

By Elizabeth Walztoni With snapping turtle egg-laying season underway, the creatures can be seen all over roadsides, in sandy clearings and, perhaps, on your land.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — While Maine’s elected Democrats are mostly sticking with President Joe Biden, there is behind-the-scenes pessimism among donors and operatives who think the party must pick another standard bearer before Election Day.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff President Joe Biden’s performance at the debate with former President Donald Trump has stirred up the political scene, especially in Maine.

Grade 12, high honors: Addison Conklin, Cassandra Boislard, Destiny Sibert, Dylan McKenzie, Hannah Legere, Layla Chaii; honors: Ashley Willis, Austin Gallant, Christopher “Kip” Crockett, Jacob Higgins, Mason Searles, Ryann Yenchochic, Tanairi Gonzalez, Tyler Grant.

UScellular survey reveals consumer thoughts on inappropriate phone use July is Cellphone Courtesy Month and with smartphone usage on the rise, it’s a timely reminder to watch your digital manners.