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Penquis substance use program wants to expand to more schools

A new Penquis program that supports youth affected by substance use wants to expand its efforts in and around Piscataquis County.

Versant Power customers to see 40 percent hike in supply rate

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The majority of Versant Power customers who buy their home electricity through the state’s standard offer price will see a 40.

Dexter moving forward with broadband initiative

DEXTER — For a number of months, Dexter officials have been working on broadband initiatives to improve access throughout the community.

Kids in these 2 Maine counties are at greater risk for poor mental health

Complex emotions among middle-schoolers are nothing new, but the sadness and hopelessness of students in two of Maine’s poorest counties prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have health officials and youth advocates concerned.

Longtime Democratic Penobscot County commissioner unseated by Republican

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A longtime Penobscot County commissioner was unseated Tuesday, Nov.

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS 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.

Nov. 8 local election results

HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis James White, R-Guilford 2,501 W.

Garland man charged with buying guns to be shipped to the Dominican Republic

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Garland man has been arrested on federal charges out of New York alleging that he was part of a conspiracy to buy guns in Maine and send them to the Dominican Republic.

NAMI Maine appoints new executive director

With great pride, the Maine chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces Jennifer Thompson as our new executive director.

Marston receives Marco Gasbarrone Award for excellence in pharmacy

Matthew Marston, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP, vice president of Pharmacy for Northern Light Health, was recently awarded the Marco Gasbarrone Award from the Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists.

BDN weeklies earn multiple awards in annual trade contest

By Julie Harris, Staff Writer The staff from Bangor Daily News’ four Aroostook and one Piscataquis county weeklies took home several writing, photography and design awards from the Maine Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest held in Bar Harbor on Oct.

Four candidates for three seats on Dexter Town Council

On Tuesday, Nov.

Sen. Stacey Guerin and Andrea Thurlow running for District 4 in Maine Senate

When Piscataquis County voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov.

Collins, King announce $250K to support Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office

COVID, other respiratory viruses are straining hospital capacity in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The two largest hospital systems in Maine are grappling with capacity issues as several viruses are circulating in communities.

Collins, King announce locations for 2022 Drug Take-Back Day

Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.

Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party

By David Marino Jr.

Maine’s largest legal aid group gets new director as more people seek housing help

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Fritzsche has come full circle.

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