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.

The Children’s Summer Drama Camp, launched in 1999 before the Center Theatre building had even been renovated, is the theatre’s longest-standing program.

By Billy Kobin Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A proposal to enshrine “reproductive autonomy” in the Maine Constitution failed to get two-thirds support in the state Senate on April 1, with all Republicans withholding the votes that will be necessary to get the item to the November ballot.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite a nor’easter that knocked down trees and powerlines this week, Monday’s forecast is looking clear for eclipse viewing.

MILO — Due to a low number of players, Penquis Valley High School will not have a softball team for the 2024 season.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff After Thursday’s nor’easter moves out of Maine, the weather is looking up.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Appalachian Mountain Club and the Atlantic Salmon Federation have formed a partnership to restore salmon and brook trout habitat in Piscataquis County, according to the groups on April 3.

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizes the importance of communities working together to strengthen families.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.

ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.

If you’re lucky enough to witness Maine’s first total solar eclipse since the 1960s on April 8, you’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

Excitement is building in the Maine Highlands Region for one of the most rare and spectacular sights that nature has to offer.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Two credit rating agencies lowered their scores for Bangor’s largest health care system last week due to its substantial financial losses in recent years.

DEXTER — Students from six schools across the region wanting to make a difference came together to take part in workshops, share what they are doing, and brainstorm ideas all focused on leading positive change in their schools and communities at the Positive Action Team Summit on Friday, March 22 at Dexter Regional High School.

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff State evaluators failed to carefully review bids by two local organizations competing against an out-of-state company for a massive contract to arrange transportation for Medicaid patients who have no other ride to medical appointments, the nonprofits’ attorneys argued before an appeal panel last week.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill awaiting the governor’s signature will require two of the state’s departments that deal with fisheries to be responsible for a plan to keep invasive species from taking over waters important to native fish.

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has set a goal to ensure all 4-year-olds can attend public prekindergarten by the fall of 2026, but it may not meet that target unless the state’s school funding formula changes to encourage wider adoption, agreed educators, a policy analyst, state officials and a legislative commission.