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4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April.

Maine saw a 19 percent drop in overdose deaths last year

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a 19 percent drop in overdose deaths in 2024.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival moving to Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2025 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14.

Northern Light’s plummeting credit rating should be a ‘major wake up call,’ expert warns

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health’s latest credit rating downgrade could worsen patient care — and ultimately lead to businesses and people choosing not to stay in Bangor because there is not adequate health care, an expert warned.

Dover-Foxcroft looking at the future of the Mayo Mill Dam

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft voters rejected a referendum article last June concerning removal of the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River, indicating they were in favor of using tax money to fund studies, permitting, and repair costs for the structure.

Northern Light’s credit rating plummets

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A credit rating for Northern Light Health dropped on Tuesday, the latest blow for the struggling health care system.

UScellular invested $25.2M in Maine in 2024

PORTLAND – UScellular invested more than $24.

Piscataquis County officials want to secure more ambulance coverage for UTS

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County is looking to join the towns of Brownville and Milo in an agreement with the Howland-based Central Maine Highlands Fire District #1 to ensure ambulance service is available in the eastern Unorganized Territories.

Hartley completes unique boating adventure

Anne Hartley, of Green Cove Springs, Florida and a longlife summer resident of Sebec, received her BaccaLOOPerate degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association.

Mainers will see heating oil prices increase after Trump’s Canadian tariffs

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Heating oil prices are going up for Maine customers after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico over the weekend.

Northern Light Health earns ‘gold’ infant Safe Sleep Certification

BREWER — Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that it’s achieved the highest certification of “gold” from the Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

3rd earthquake shakes the ground off the Maine coast

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A third earthquake has shaken the ground off the coast of southern Maine.

Another earthquake shakes southern Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Another earthquake rattled southern Maine early Wednesday morning, Jan.

Dover-Foxcroft town manager departs for Pittsfield position

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Longtime Dover-Foxcroft Town Manager Jack Clukey has started work as town manager in Pittsfield.

Economic contribution of snowmobiling slid last winter, study finds

ORONO — Scarce snowpack hindered snowmobile recreation in Maine last winter, squeezing businesses that count on the sport to draw tourists.

SeDoMoCha recognizes Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha School students are encouraged to SOAR every day.

Sen. Guerin welcomes heroic teenagers to the State House

AUGUSTA — Sen.

Brenenstuhl appointed Dover-Foxcroft interim town manager

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft Communications Director/Project Manager Alsina Brenenstuhl will serve as the town’s interim town manager with Town Manager Jack Clukey departing at the end of the week.

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