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 Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff When Dannel Malloy accepted the job last year as chancellor of the University of Maine System, one of the first people he met with was Greg Powell, head of Maine’s largest philanthropic institution, the Harold Alfond Foundation.

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.

Let’s Go! has awarded several local early childhood education centers with the award of Gold, Silver or Bronze for their commitment to improving children’s health.

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.

DEXTER — When Dexter residents head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.

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.

DEXTER — A new RE/MAX Real Estate office is opening in Dexter, but make no mistake, Jim and Charlie Quimby are no strangers to the world of real estate.

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

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.