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Do I need to remove the snow off my home’s roof?

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Surviving and enjoying winter in Maine takes certain skills, knowledge and gear to stay safe, warm and dry.

New Greenville code enforcement officer is on the job

GREENVILLE — Greenville will not be without a code enforcement officer as the position has been filled before the departure of Ron Sarol.

How Piscataquis County became the state’s most popular housing market

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s most rural county is set to see the most homes sold per capita in the state for the third straight year.

5 ways Maine homeowners can prepare their property for winter

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff As temperatures continue to drop, Mainers are reminded that winter is on the way, bringing with it all the beauty and challenges of the season.

Maine’s drought could last through the winter

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Forecasters with the National Weather Service say conditions are right for Maine’s drought to last through the winter.

Commissioners restore program grants to county budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Program grant cuts to 12 organizations in the proposed 2026 Piscataquis County budget have been restored by the Piscataquis County Commissioners, some partially and some in full compared to the current year.

Agencies that help Mainers navigate Medicare are overbooked as enrollment deadline looms

By Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor Linda Cousins had already picked her Medicare plan when she qualified last year, but then she received a call from a woman claiming to be from the insurance company.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays events

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

These numbers show how it’s getting harder to live in rural Maine

By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine consistently ranks as one of the most rural states in the nation, with more than 60% of the population living far from a major city.

The USDA declares Maine drought a natural disaster

By Molly Enking, Maine Public The U.

Public invited to Dec. 10 Moosehead Outdoor Summit

GREENVILLE – The Northern Forest Center, Appalachian Mountain Club and other local recreation providers invite the public to the second Moosehead Outdoor Summit on Wednesday Dec.

‘Fifty Seasons’ documentary highlights Maine black bear research

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A new documentary detailing 50 years of black bear research in Maine was released Nov.

Greenville code enforcement officer to depart

GREENVILLE — Greenville Code Enforcement Officer Ron Sarol will be leaving the position early next month.

Greenville looks to revise land use ordinance with motorsports definition

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board is looking to finalize a proposed revision to the town’s land use ordinance by including a new definition pertaining to motorsports businesses.

Nearly half of Maine’s voters participated in off-year election

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Nearly half of Maine’s registered voters participated in this year’s November election, which was much higher turnout than during the past two off-year elections.

Community support networks are growing in Maine. Here’s where to find help.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Although a deal has been reached to end the government shutdown that jeopardized SNAP benefits for thousands of Mainers, heating aid and other assistance programs are still feeling the impact of a lack of federal funding.

Commissioners partially restore program grant cuts

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Program grant cuts to six organizations in the proposed 2026 Piscataquis County budget have been restored by the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

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