By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine got its first widespread accumulation of snow Saturday morning in the western mountains, but the vast majority of it is not expected to survive the weekend.

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Years ago, when I first heard about trail cameras, digital photographic technology was still new, and my brother-in-law — a handy sort of guy who can build nearly anything out of nearly nothing — was explaining how he was cobbling together his own cameras, building weatherproof boxes, and strapping to trees in order to keep tabs on his local deer herd.

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The two candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District clashed on the future of health care and split on the issue of state and local aid in the next coronavirus stimulus bill in their first debate on Thursday night.

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine has begun to distribute more than $100 million in grants to 2,300 small businesses and nonprofits through a new program aiming to provide relief for those disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff When used properly and safely, firewood is an excellent renewable source for heat.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — In large part due to continuing a tradition of integrity in sales and service, as well as being part of the community under new ownership, Rowell’s Garage & Car Wash has been selected as the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year.

This year’s moose seasons are bucking traditional wisdom, according to the state’s moose biologist, who said he was a bit surprised that 81 percent of hunters in the first six-day season, which was staged two weeks ago, filled their tags during a hot week of hunting.

A “solid inch” of rain will hit Maine on Tuesday and it could begin to relieve the state’s drought, according to the National Weather Service.

Two recent deaths on Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, have stirred conversation about hiking safety, raising questions like: “What kind of safety gear should you carry besides water, snacks and a headlamp?”   First of all, accidents happen, and sometimes they’re entirely out of our hands.

Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democratic CommitteePINE TREE HOSPICE DONATION — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee is donating a percentage of the proceeds from the September Virtual Fall Fundraiser to several non-profit organizations in Piscataquis County.

It has been a rocky year for Maine’s first-in-the-nation system of ranked-choice voting, but the method has survived court challenges and will be used in the U.

The Christian Civic League of Maine has announced its 2020 Maine State House candidate endorsements.

MILO — For more than 40 years, the Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard has provided for families in our community.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several days before the budget committee had its initial scheduled meeting, the county commissioners conducted their first review of draft spending plans for the Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets during an Oct.

Domestic Violence Activism Month will look different in 2020.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats held their annual Fall Fundraiser the evening of Sept.

Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or simply relaxing in the backyard, a crackling campfire offers light, warmth and a place to roast delicious snacks.