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Teacher of the Year nominations due Jan. 31

AUGUSTA — Maine communities have one week left to nominate a teacher for 2024 County Teacher of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications

Mainely Character is now accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools.

December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.

Dexter council amends municipal medical insurance coverage

DEXTER — After discussing the item for several months, the Dexter Town Council formally approved a change in medical insurance coverage for qualifying spouses/family members of municipal employees during a Jan.

Maine’s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Penquis receives grant from Maine Cancer Foundation for treatment transportation

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Maine Revenue Services offers Maine Tax Portal Webinars for Individual Income Tax

AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state Individual Income Taxes from Jan.

Dexter Regional High School December Students of the Month

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

Devastated trails threaten Maine’s snowmobile season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With not enough volunteers and very little money, Maine snowmobile clubs are scrambling to reopen or reroute sections of the International Trail System damaged by the fierce wind and rain storm on Dec.

New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.

Penobscot County has $8.2M in pandemic funds left to distribute

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners have until the end of the year to allocate about $8.

Maine AmeriCorps Seniors Warm Heart, Warm Feet Sock Drive at Reny’s

AmeriCorps Seniors programs throughout Maine will be collecting new socks to donate to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and organizations supporting those in need throughout the state.

Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

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