Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolPERFECT ATTENDANCE — Seven SeDoMoCha School students were recognized during an assembly for their perfect attendance during the month of March.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A woman who renovates and resells historic properties in the Dover-Foxcroft area has listed a converted 1800s-era barn and historic canoe shop for sale.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Democrats have put forward a proposal to no longer award the state’s Electoral College votes by congressional district if Republican-led Nebraska also switches to a winner-take-all system for presidential elections.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers love the outdoors for many reasons.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A Piscataquis County man previously convicted on sexual abuse charges has been found guilty of new charges.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the past nine months, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club has been actively engaged in raising money for various projects that the members are passionate about through several service initiatives.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Cameron Pratt, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has been selected to receive the 2025 MPA Principal’s Award.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft Interim Town Manager and Communications Director/Project Manager Alsina Brenenstuhl has been recognized as the 2025 “Friend of Dover-Foxcroft” honorary title recipient by the Friends of Dover-Foxcroft to salute her hard work and support of the group.

By Michael Shepherd and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will keep her job while running for governor in 2026, although she alluded to a plan to step back from certain duties after the campaign picks up next year.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The bruins are back.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Wednesday she will run for governor in 2026, making the Democrat the first well-known politician to officially declare a bid to succeed Gov.

WATERVILLE — The SeDoMoCha Jazz Band competed in the Maine Music Educators Association State Junior High School Jazz Festival at Waterville Senior High School on March 23 where the team won gold.

PORTLAND — Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, will bring multi-gig, symmetrical speed fiber internet service to Bath, Brownville, Bucksport, Calais, Easton, Eddington, Gorham, Grand Isle, Lubec, Monson, Old Town, Orono, Richmond, Van Buren, Wells, Woodland, and Yarmouth.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library My observation is that April is a tipping point — when a paradigm shift occurs and the light at the end of that cold, dark tunnel brightens.

PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine-Presque Isle has announced its dean list for the fall 2024 semester.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff February was one of the best months for Maine home sales in the past 25 years.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some Mainers may have to drive an hour or more to dispose of the propane canister they used when camping or at a cookout, which is why the small containers often end up in household trash or tossed into the woods.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Ticks have already emerged in some parts of Maine and are likely to be active throughout the spring.