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Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Penobscot County to propose raising taxes by nearly 20% amid budget shortfall

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County residents may feel the effects of a growing budget next year caused by a soaring jail budget and a $3.

Dexter Regional High School receives $75,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School now has $75,000 to put toward upgrades to the football field thanks to T-Mobile.

Northern Light partners with Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company, and Northern Light Health are working together to bring affordable, high-quality health care coverage for those living in Maine.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

Tri-County Technical Center FFA Chapter represents Maine at 98th National FFA Convention

This past October over 70,000 FFA members from across the country gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 98th National FFA Convention.

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the October Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Maine’s median home price falls for just the 2nd time since 2019

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s median home price fell in September for only the second time since 2019.

Pine Tree Hospice offers free listing of private duty care providers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice, a non-medical, non-profit volunteer hospice organization in Dover-Foxcroft, is inviting private duty care providers to be included in its free private duty provider directory.

Northern Light Health fosters healthcare career opportunities for veterans through meaningful employment collaborations

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov.

Lawmaker proposes change to how Maine’s county budgets are approved

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff A state representative is pushing for a bill to be discussed in the Legislature that would give residents more input in their county budgets.

Northern Light and Anthem reach deal, care will remain in-network

By Annie Rupertus and Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health and Anthem announced Wednesday night, Nov.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Jared Golden’s sudden announcement sends shockwaves through Maine politics

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine passes ‘red flag’ law born out of the Lewiston shooting

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to create a “red flag” gun control law that came in response to the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston.

Mainers defeat Republican effort to institute voter ID and limit absentee voting

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voters on Tuesday rejected a Republican-led effort to require photo identification when casting a ballot and to add new restrictions on absentee voting.

Maine has split into 2 drastically different housing markets

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The state of Maine’s housing market is dramatically different depending on where a person wants to buy.

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