BANGOR — The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood amid the ongoing national blood crisis.

BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt has been selected as the bank’s next president and chief executive officer.

WESTBROOK — Demonstrating the power of cooperation and a commitment to helping Maine families, the Maine Credit Union League, Synergent and nearly every Maine credit union — including two headquartered outside of Maine — have joined together to raise $100,000 for Good Shepherd Food Bank through the 48 to Feed the State initiative.

ORONO — Mainers will have a rare opportunity to watch the moon partially cover the sun on Wednesday, Aug.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioner Andre Cushing may be unable to participate in discussions and votes about the new jail proposal after accepting a free trip from two companies that could build the facility.

DEXTER — The Maine Red Hot Festival will be back in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff “The Maine Outdoors,” an outdoors radio show hosted by former Bangor Daily News Managing Editor V.

AUGUSTA – The Secretary of State’s Office announced that Maine voters may now request absentee ballots for the Nov.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt will soon take the helm of Bangor Savings Bank, the largest bank based in Maine, as its 13th president and CEO.

The Transportation Assessment for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties report was prepared by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine in partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the spring 2026 full-time and part-time president’s lists and full-time and part-time dean’s lists.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is projected to stay on budget in 2026 for the first time in years.

AMES, Iowa — Claire Fogler of Exeter has been named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University.

FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces the students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list.

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact.

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By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff  Penobscot County has until the end of the year to repay $4 million in federal funds that it loaned itself amid a multimillion-dollar budget crisis.

FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its spring 2026 dean’s list, recognizing the academic excellence of both full-time and part-time students.