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3 things we learned in debates between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

A guide to the 5 referendums on the Maine ballot this year

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voters are settling five referendums that are on the ballot for the Nov.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Credit agency again drops Northern Light’s rating

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A credit rating agency recently lowered its scores for Bangor’s largest health care system due to its ongoing financial losses.

The false and dubious claims taking root in Maine’s 2nd District race

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff A new ad from national Republicans claims U.

Shenna Bellows urges returning absentee ballots ASAP to avoid mail delays

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and election officials in other states are urging voters to return absentee ballots as soon as possible ahead of the Nov.

PCEDC seeks nominations for the 2024 Myrick Award

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).

Brownville Fire Department receives $10,000 grant from State Farm to purchase needed equipment

BROWNVILLE — Just in time for Fire Prevention Week, Oct.

Maine delegation requests help for thousands who lost Medicare coverage at Northern Light

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine delegation asked the federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid coverage on Oct.

Show up for domestic violence survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace has several events planned for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

The key moments in the 2nd District debate between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff From the economy to lobster and abortion, the first debate between U.

What to watch for in the 1st debate between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The first debate between U.

How to watch Thursday’s 2nd District debate between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

New cameras to be added to jail security system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After briefly discussing the topic at each of last month’s meetings, the Piscataquis County Commissioners approved the purchase of 16 cameras to add to the Piscataquis County Jail security system during a meeting on Tuesday morning, Oct.

Northern Light Health goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BREWER — Breast Cancer Awareness Month has long been associated with the color pink.

Area representatives call for changes with solar subsidies

Maine credit unions launch challenge to fight hunger

WESTBROOK — Credit unions in Maine are deeply committed to addressing food insecurity in the state they call home.

Scientists monitor insect-borne infections through moose and deer

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Hunters are playing a critical role in the state’s ability to track the spread of insect-borne diseases in Maine.

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