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What the end of the US Department of Education would mean for Maine

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Although President Donald Trump held off on March 6 on an anticipated order to dismantle the U.

‘Red flag’ law referendum qualifies for Maine ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voters will decide this fall whether to adopt a “red flag” law.

Foxcroft Academy second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Selma Aqbarawi, Samantha Brunner, Gabriel Carey, Shayli Cirulli, Margarette Noadiah Clarke, Heidi Clawson, Hailey Lynn Coelho, Carter S.

Spring Swing Fling at Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Come celebrate the first day of spring! Put a swing in your step and dance to the music of the Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band on Saturday, March 22 (snow date March 23) at 6 p.

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson explores a run for governor

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, one of the state’s leading labor Democrats, on Friday confirmed long-running speculation that he is exploring a run for governor.

Paul LePage is exploring a run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Gov.

Committee barely favors bill to increase fishing license fees

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Fishing licenses for Maine residents will go up by $5 if the full Legislature approves a bill that made it out of committee after a work session in Augusta.

Red Cross asks to test your smoke alarms as you turn your clocks forward this weekend

Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half PORTLAND — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

Center Theatre announces April Vacation Theater Camp

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced the return of the annual April Vacation Theater Camp, running from Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25.

RSU 68 officials working on 2025-26 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are well into the work on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

Gov. Mills proclaims March as Red Cross Month

AUGUSTA — Gov.

UMaine Extension 4-H to host annual youth public speaking showcase

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County will host the annual Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Showcase from 1-3 p.

UScellular selects local youth in Maine for Board of Connectors to champion healthy digital habits on Global Day of Unplugging

BANGOR – UScellular is continuing its commitment to encourage purposeful use of technology by inviting people to take a break from their devices for Global Day of Unplugging on March 7.

Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby results

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association held its 14th annual Ice Fishing Derby Feb.

These two bills could change how Mainers hunt

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Two controversial hunting bills were considered by the Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee in public hearings on Monday, March 3.

New way to take part in Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count

Mainers might not be thinking about summer just yet, but Common Loons will start to appear on lakes and ponds shortly after the ice melts so Maine Audubon is already getting set for its 42nd Annual Loon Count.

Mills nominates fired federal prosecutor to be Maine judge

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

UScellular names Burbine as director of sales and operations for the New England region

UScellular announced it has named Kyle Burbine as director of sales and operations for its New England region.

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