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Jared Golden will run for reelection in Maine’s 2nd District in 2026

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Troy Jackson is running for Maine governor

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrat Troy Jackson wants to become Maine’s next governor.

Why homes on Maine’s largest lake are prized for privacy

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff At the local pub in Greenville, you can expect to rub shoulders with blue-collar Mainers and avid outdoors enthusiasts.

Greenville Consolidated School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Ocean Turner; honors: Lakely St.

PCEDC receives $500,000 brownfields grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 brownfields assessment grant from the U.

Revitalized Moosehead Lake beach expected to be finished by fall

GREENVILLE — A revitalized beach on Moosehead Lake, newly constructed multipurpose community building and a softball field with dugouts are among the projects moving ahead from the Greenville Recreation Department.

Perkins named PCSWCD’s Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year

Each year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes an individual or organization whose impressive efforts and contributions make positive impacts in our county for natural resource conservation.

Here is the conundrum of Maine’s floating camps bill

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Floating camps are a growing problem, according to those who steward the state’s waters for the people of Maine.

Mainstream Democrats are openly talking about dumping Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap floats challenging Jared Golden in Democratic primary

By Steve Mistler, Maine Public State Auditor Matt Dunlap says he’s exploring a bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat, raising the prospect that Democratic U.

Greenville Planning Board approves property/building ordinance

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer GREENVILLE — The Greenville Planning Board gave its approval to a property and building safety maintenance ordinance during a meeting on May 7.

Pound remembered as one of the ‘true giants’ of Maine basketball

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite standing only 5-foot-9, Steve Pound was a towering figure in the Maine basketball community.

Trump administration cuts $35M in grants to help Mainers with digital skills and online safety

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The Trump administration has cut $35 million in grants to help Mainers with digital skills and online safety.

Voter ID supporters file challenge over approved ballot language

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Proponents of the push to require a photo ID to vote have filed a challenge against the state over the referendum language that will appear on Mainers’ ballots this fall.

Bangor’s Shelby Howell wins Miss Maine USA

By WGME PORTLAND — A new Miss Maine USA has officially been crowned, and the winner wasn’t either of the two contestants who were getting the most attention.

Maine’s iconic 207 area code will last at least another 20 years

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine won’t have to worry about the possibility of splitting into two area codes for at least 20 years.

Worster graduates as a Husson valedictorian

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — More than 800 students graduated from Husson University on Saturday, May 10, including 560 undergraduates.

Rumors of a wealthy landowner swirl after hiking land closes near Moosehead Lake

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff Rumors of a super-wealthy landowner are circulating after a newcomer closed a prime piece of hiking land along Moosehead Lake and began building a large waterfront home.

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