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.

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

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

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

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.

AUGUSTA – The Maine District Office of the U.

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

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.

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

By Troy R.

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.

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy FESTIVAL OF STOCKINGS DONATION — Because of the tremendous support from area businesses, organizations, and community members this past weekend, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club had 57 stockings for their third annual Festival of Stockings.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Earlier this fall the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board began the process to rectify a pair of deteriorating properties at 70 Union Street and 130 Pleasant Street.

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank is pleased to announce two promotions to retail senior leadership positions.

BANGOR – After a week of intense weather across Maine, U.

Grade eight, high honors: Lexi Bjornson-Burgess, Harloe Boulier, Effie Brochu, Sophia Day, Ava Dunton, Jaedon Haack, Ryleigh Herbest, Charles Johnston, Alicen Kane, Kendall Killam; honors: Jack Gallagher, Mason Hachey, Miles Luellen, Keeten Maioriello, Annabelle Turgeon.

There is little published research about Maine’s canids (red foxes, gray foxes, and coyotes).