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Free Thanksgiving meal at Dexter VFW Post

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 in Dexter is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

Maine hunters hope to see 72-hour gun purchase waiting period repealed

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The gun rights group that filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Maine law requiring a 72-hour waiting period after purchasing a gun hopes the case makes it all the way to the U.

Maine lawmaker wants to prevent blank ballots from forcing ranked-choice runoffs

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice count that confirmed U.

Motorcyclists injured in Dexter crash

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Two motorcyclists were injured in a Dexter crash on Monday night, Nov.

Ranked-choice count confirms Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Bar Harbor mansion owner building 24-car garage for antique autos

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff A multimillionaire who bought a 114-year-old Bar Harbor mansion in 2020 is constructing another large building on the property for his antique car collection.

Nearly 2,000 Dexter residents cast ballots

DEXTER — The results from the Nov.

Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment, lawsuit says

By Marie Weidmayer and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Gun rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to overturn the 72-hour waiting period law that Maine lawmakers passed after last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

SAD 4, SAD 46 reevaluating regional high school

GUILFORD — Six days before the SAD 4 Board of Directors regular monthly meeting on Nov.

Disruptions at Hannaford stores caused by cybersecurity incident

By CBS 13 Hannaford customers are still feeling the effects of a cybersecurity incident that hit the grocery chain last week.

Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins Tuesday for Maine’s 2nd District race

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice tabulation in Maine’s historically close congressional race between U.

Why Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault will survive ranked-choice voting

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The closest congressional race in modern Maine history is going to a ranked-choice count between U.

SAD 41 directors opt out of regional comprehensive high school pursuit

MILO — Rather than put approximately $133,300 of district funds toward startup costs and a site analysis, the SAD 41 Board of Directors has decided to discontinue its participation in the pursuit of a regional comprehensive high school project with several other area school districts.

Penquis launches Coats for Kindness program

As temperatures continue to fall across Maine, Penquis is gearing up for its Coats of Kindness program’s fifth year of helping people stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.

Maine’s 2nd District race headed to ranked-choice count

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The race between Rep.

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.

Austin Theriault requests recount in tight 2nd District race won by Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff State Rep.

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