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Historical society releases Brownville Bicentennial 2024 booklets

BROWNVILLE — The Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society has released the Bicentennial 2024 booklet sharing information about the history of the area and businesses in the area.

Janet Mills is not yet backing new Democratic responses to Lewiston shooting

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

You might not want to wait to get your ice shack off the lake

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Twenty-four hours makes a huge difference between safe ice and taking a cold swim this year.

Dr. Evans launches campaign for Senate District 4

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, Feb.

Penquis Valley Middle School second quarter honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Sierra Bolstridge, Mario Cook, Maxximis Moulton, Adalai Perkins; honors: Carter Bender, Chase Brown, Lucas Hoffman, Jacoby Landry, Aidynn Schmidt, Bradlee Thomas.

Penquis receives transportation services grant from Maine Community Foundation

BANGOR — Penquis C.

Protecting your eyes in a total eclipse is harder than it seems

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff As total solar eclipse fever heightens and chasers get ready to view a cosmic rarity, eye safety precautions can get pushed aside for more glamorous plans.

Climate change is taxing Maine’s winter recreation

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s not your imagination.

Penquis Valley High School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Ashley Willis, Cassandra Boislard, Christopher Crockett, Hannah Legere, Layla Chai; honors: Brandon Harvey, Damion Drake, Destiny Sibert, Dylan McKenzie, Jasmine MacGregor-Gray, Jayden Sprague, Logan Pomeroy, Tyler Grant.

What you need to know about the 2024 total solar eclipse in Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is uniquely situated for a front-row seat to a rare astronomical phenomenon.

Northern Light Health saw lower financial losses last year

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor’s largest health care system saw significantly lower financial losses in 2023 but was still in the red, as hospitals nationwide worked to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northern Light Health asks ‘How Are You?’ and highlights community partnerships in newly released Annual Report

BREWER – Northern Light Health is excited to release our 2023 Annual Report.

Former Milo resident McMannus wins Schoodic derby in last moments with big togue

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Her jacket sleeve is still frozen and the garment smells too fishy to bring into the family’s camp, but Rachel McMannus of Old Town is all smiles.

Maine teachers share why they #LoveTeaching as part of a national campaign to promote educator voices

AUGUSTA —The Maine Department of Education partnered with News Center Maine to highlight the voices of teachers and school staff sharing why they #LoveTeaching during a weeklong national campaign.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger announces fundraising milestone

At an event held on Feb.

How Mainers can get federal money to recover from historic floods

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Federal teams are on the ground to get aid to homeowners, renters and small businesses after storms that battered Maine in December and January with other programs likely coming from the state to fill gaps.

Greenville will go purple annually for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

GREENVILLE — The town of Greenville will continue to symbolically change its name to a different color to mark Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June.

Piscataquis County Democrats participate in regional caucuses

Democrats from across Piscataquis County participated in caucuses on Sunday, Feb.

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