By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County’s embattled treasurer who has faced criminal charges since last spring will not seek reelection after refusing for months to resign from the position and vowing to run for office this fall.

WATERVILLE — The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years.

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Last week a group of Pine Tree Hospice volunteers met to put together gift bags for caregivers.

DEXTER — Maine’s annual Red Hot Dog Festival is returning to downtown Dexter on Aug.

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

DEXTER — In about 15 months, Dexter Fire Department will have a shiny, new fire truck stationed at its department.

AUGUSTA – Seniors in all Maine counties can access nutritious monthly food boxes by applying through their county’s supporting agency.

AARP Maine launched a statewide Virtual Listening Tour March 7 with a 90-minute community conversation led by AARP Maine State Director Noël Bonam and Volunteer State President Carl Bucciantini.

By Sierra Whaley, Bangor Daily News Staff The man who died in a head-on crash in Corinth on Monday has been identified.

DEXTER – During the week of Feb.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Just one of Maine’s eight district attorneys ran unopposed four years ago.

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Give a Dog a Home Rescue to host free vaccine events, Powered by Petco Love, March 5,, 12, 19, and 26 in Milo, Dexter, Guilford, and Corinth SEBEC – Give a Dog a Home Rescue is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on March 5 and each following Saturday in March.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Healthy Mainers in counties with lower COVID-19 rates can stop wearing masks, federal health authorities said.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Penobscot County residents want $29.

Deborah Ellwood, a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine, has been named the new president and CEO of the Maine Community Foundation.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a forestry series in 2022.