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By Peter McGuire, Maine Public Drought is expanding in Maine and raising concerns about a second straight year of harm to agriculture, water supplies and increased wildfire risk.

DEXTER — With the flick of a switch, the Dexter Regional High School football field was illuminated near dusk for the school’s first ever night game on Sept 4.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County went more than $5 million over budget in 2024, according to a new audit, which drained millions from the county’s general fund account.

AUGUSTA  – The Maine State Police and the Maine State Troopers Foundation have partnered to honor the lives and sacrifices of the first responders who died on Sept.

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By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of the Year Award, an annual recognition honoring a Chamber member that demonstrates business excellence and a strong commitment to its community.

BANGOR — The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Great expectations may be the title of a Dickens’ classic, but when it comes to psychology, having high expectations can lead to disappointment.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School science teacher Alyson Saunders is one of 100 educators from across the country chosen for the Society for Science 2026-27 Advocate Program to help advance STEM research programs.

AUGUSTA — One of Maine’s most anticipated seasons is just around the corner, bringing brilliant color, harvest traditions and countless reasons to explore the state.

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By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff The owner of 20 Maine nursing homes and assisted living centers is in the process of selling its facilities to an out-of-state healthcare group.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A group of Maine gun-rights advocates asked the U.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff KENDUSKEAG — Sen.

AUGUSTA — As part of its efforts to promote postsecondary access, upward mobility, and the growth of the state’s workforce, the University of Maine System will award academic credit for microcredentials earned by high school students through Jobs for Maine’s Graduates.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Six people filed paperwork to run as write-in candidates against U.