By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press The population of a beloved Maine bird, the common loon, dipped for the second straight year, but wildlife surveyors said they are heartened by an increased number of the bird’s chicks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.

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Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School GAS CARD FUNDS — Dexter Regional High School Student Government recently participated in fundraising activities for the benefit of breast cancer patients in the area.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recently held the November Student in the Spotlight assembly and recognized the Staff in the Spotlight recipient and nominees.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who are shopping for health insurance for themselves or their families should exercise caution.

Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women and each year the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recognizes a member of the guiding community with the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Guide Award.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Landowners who have endured thousands of dollars in damage to their properties now have a way to keep snowmobilers off sensitive areas thanks to a new law in effect this season.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT – A driver was seriously injured Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its third annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.

By Murray Carpenter, Maine Public After a series of electricity rate hikes, some Maine ratepayers will see some relief starting in January.

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School IN THE SPOTLIGHT — The SeDoMoCha School recently held its October Student in the Spotlight assembly.

Piscataquis County’s commissioners face big decisions about which area groups to fund with next year’s budget projected to be up nearly 9 percent.

BREWER — For nursing students living in some of Maine’s more rural regions, receiving education and training once required a lot of travel, with commutes often exceeding 45 minutes one way.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer biologist said Monday he expects the harvest to be less than last year’s all-time high, but more than the 10-year average of 29,000.

AARP Foundation is currently recruiting passionate people throughout Maine to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season.

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine’s outdoor economy grew by more than 16 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to the U.

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its 40th Anniversary Celebration.