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SeDoMoCha recognizes Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec.

3 days after the storm, Maine rivers are returning to normal

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff On the third day of cleanup after a mighty wind storm brought rain and flooding to Maine, rivers are returning to normal levels.

Start medical assistant training and earn while you learn

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine Highlands residents who would like to become medical assistants now have an easier path to reach their goals thanks to a free medical assistant training and “earn while you learn” opportunity.

Rohrbach named to Husson University Online’s president’s list

BANGOR — Violet Rohrbach of Sebec has been named to Husson University Online’s president’s list for term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year.

What we know about the wind storm that hit Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is still cleaning up from Monday’s storm, and by all accounts, it will take days before everything is up and running.

Water levels in Maine’s rivers are finally dropping

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the second day of recovery as Mainers clean up from damage caused by Monday’s wind storm, including downed trees and massive flooding.

Storm knocks out power to region, floods roads

A wind and rain storm that left nearly 420,000 across Maine without power knocked out electricity across Piscataquis County and the surrounding areas Monday into Tuesday and beyond for some, forcing schools and businesses to close, and flooded many roads including some of the major travelways.

Janet Mills declares state of emergency due to powerful wind storm

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

Fishing in downtown Dover-Foxcroft

Contributed photo CASTING HER LINE ON SOUTH STREET — Amelia Robinson, 10, took advantage of the very high Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft for a little fishing on Tuesday morning on South Street at Dover True Value Hardware.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards grants to empower nonprofits

BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Northern New England communities with $195,000 in grants awarded to 22 nonprofit organizations.

Start the new year with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn There is something daunting about the pressure of a new year.

Snowmobile clubs working to get trails ready

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The major snowmobile trail that connects Jay, Wilton and Farmington likely will not be fixed for this season of sledding, according to the head of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

Small Business Administration Maine District Office announces winners of annual Small Business Lender Awards

AUGUSTA – The Maine District Office of the U.

AARP warns consumers that holiday shopping is increasingly riddled with fraud

PORTLAND — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season.

Local actors shine in Center Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It has been several years since the Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players put on a production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” but it has been well worth the wait.

Recovery council takes 1st steps to distribute $9 million in opioid settlement money

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec.

What to look for in Maine’s sky on the longest nights of the year

‘The Work That Reconnects’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.

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