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It’s going to be toasty at the end of this week

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s across most of the state by the end of the week, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

Silver Alert issued for man last seen off Jo Mary Road

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 26-year-old Bret Libby of Long A Township who was last seen Tuesday, Aug.

MaineCF grants available to support transportation programs

Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, is available from the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund.

Maine religious leaders hope to stem drop in attendance

By Ellie Wolfe, The Maine Monitor Anita M.

Maine needs nearly 6 inches of rain in the next month to end its drought

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff About half a foot of rain over the next month is needed to relieve the moderate drought conditions.

Court system plans a ‘trial blitz’ to start clearing backlog but lawyers aren’t sure it will be enough

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A “trial blitz” planned this fall in Washington County may serve as a blueprint for how Maine can resolve a huge backlog of criminal cases after the pandemic forced long delays in the dispensing of justice.

Game warden locates toddler who wandered away from campsite overnight

TB R10 WELS — Maine Game Wardens safely located a missing 2-year old girl who had wandered away from her campsite during the early morning hours of Thursday, July 28.

MaineCF grants available for arts initiatives

Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation.

What a rare swing endorsement says about Maine’s big congressional race

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff There are few surprising or notable endorsements in general elections these days.

A new property tax freeze for Maine seniors is expected to cost the state millions

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A sweeping new program that aims to freeze property taxes for Maine seniors faces big questions from the local officials who will have to implement it about two weeks before it takes effect.

Brownville Days returns over the weekend

BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Days Committee planned for a year, and couldn’t have been happier with the results of the three days of activities (Friday to Sunday, July 22-24).

Paul LePage and Jared Golden win Maine police group’s backing in major split

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Former Gov.

6 Maine summer hikes where you can go for a swim

By Lindsay Putnam, Bangor Daily News Staff If you’ve ever been hiking on a hot summer day and wanted to jump in the water to cool off, we have great news.

Business leaders want Maine’s help to find entry-level workers

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A lack of entry-level workers and high energy costs led the list of priorities business leaders recommended for the next governor in a report released July 21, reflecting key issues in the pandemic economy.

These are the Maine creatures that want to suck your blood

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Scientifically they are known as hematophagous, though most people more commonly refer to them as blood suckers.

Maine Women’s Fund announces transfer of $3 million in assets to the Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Women’s Fund announced it is transferring $3 million in assets and entrusting the pursuit of its mission to make bold investments that transform the lives of Maine women and girls to the Maine Community Foundation.

Guides fear Maine’s reputation as an outdoors destination is in jeopardy

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s reputation as a pristine outdoors destination has recently taken some hits.

Piscataquis County selects new jail administrator and deputy sergeant

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Piscataquis County plans to promote two of its employees to fill the roles of jail administrator and patrol sergeant following recent retirements.

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