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The hidden costs of owning a home in Maine

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Buying a home in Maine is an expensive investment, but plenty of costs arise in the months and years after move-in day.

Early voting by absentee ballot available across Maine

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Politics Editor Mainers can vote early by absentee ballot at all municipal offices starting Monday through the rest of October ahead of the state’s Nov.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union collecting food items

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is currently collecting donations of food to support local backpack programs.

Springer to be honored with 2025 Warren ‘Pete’ Myrick Community Service Award

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council proudly announces that Kevin Springer of Greenville has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, an honor recognizing extraordinary dedication to community service, education and civic leadership across Piscataquis County.

Pine Tree Hospice celebrates 40th anniversary at Peaks Kenny State Park

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Sixty-plus volunteers and their family members gathered on Saturday, Sept.

Northern Light Health hospitals win national awards for environmental sustainability

In recognition for achievement and innovation in healthcare sustainability, Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft, Northern Light C.

Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms

PORTLAND — During Fire Prevention Week (Oct.

Let’s talk about screening mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer can be detected through a mammogram up to three years before patients can feel any changes.

What happened when all of Maine’s gubernatorial candidates met in the same room

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff WATERVILLE — Nearly all of the candidates seeking to become Maine’s next governor rubbed shoulders in a Waterville hotel on Thursday morning, Oct.

Northern Light and Anthem extend contract for 30 days

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have extended their contract for another month, the parties said in a joint statement on Oct.

Northern Light is now out-of-network for Anthem customers. Here’s what that means.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff After a monthslong dispute, Northern Light Health’s contract with Anthem insurance has expired after the parties failed to reach an agreement through mediation.

Northern Light to leave Anthem network after failed contract mediation

By Annie Rupertus and Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff After weeks of stalled negotiations and mediation, Northern Light Health and Anthem failed to reach an agreement to keep the system’s hospitals and doctors within the insurer’s network.

Today is the deadline for Northern Light Health and Anthem to reach new contract

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health and Anthem have just hours to settle a monthslong contract dispute.

Partners for Peace recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace is hosting two public events in Dover-Foxcroft in recognition of the month on Thursday, Oct.

Peak foliage is almost here in Maine — now’s the time to start pressing leaves

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Driving home the other evening, I noticed the leaves have turned quite a bit, and it reminded me of something I like to do every year.

Maine domestic violence resource centers focus on survivor storytelling for awareness month

As Maine ushers in October and, with it, cooler weather and brilliant foliage, the month will also mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals flu vaccination clinics

Crisp nights and changing leaves means it’s time to start thinking about getting a flu shot.

As drought spreads across Maine, some wells are running dry

By Molly Enking, Maine Public Despite some rain this week, areas of extreme and severe drought continue to spread across the state, according to the U.

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