PORTLAND – Uprise Partners CEO Malinda Gagnon has become the 18th member of the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society at the Mitchell Institute.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Piscataquis and Penobscot County’s first public defender started work on Monday, July 8.

By Elizabeth Walztoni With snapping turtle egg-laying season underway, the creatures can be seen all over roadsides, in sandy clearings and, perhaps, on your land.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Destiny and Nick Murray love to fish.

Grade 12, high honors: Jaydyn Boone, Ella Dauphinee, Ethan Pratt; honors: Gabriel Baldwin, Sofia Caiazzo, Gavin Hart.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — While Maine’s elected Democrats are mostly sticking with President Joe Biden, there is behind-the-scenes pessimism among donors and operatives who think the party must pick another standard bearer before Election Day.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff President Joe Biden’s performance at the debate with former President Donald Trump has stirred up the political scene, especially in Maine.

GREENVILLE — Forest Heritage Days, an annual event that celebrates the rich forestry heritage of the Northwoods of Maine, is excited to announce its schedule of events for 2024.

UScellular survey reveals consumer thoughts on inappropriate phone use July is Cellphone Courtesy Month and with smartphone usage on the rise, it’s a timely reminder to watch your digital manners.

ORONO — A $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine.

FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County, and Highland Area Gleaners will hold a free produce pop-up market at Bartley’s Center Cover Events, 241 Pritham Avenue, on Wednesday, July 10 from 11:30 a.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine Audubon has been working to protect Common Loons for decades, as the Fourth of July is one of the busiest periods on Maine lakes and ponds.

GUILFORD — Twelve members and one guest met at the Piscataquis Country Club clubhouse in Guilford for the monthly meeting of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association.

GREENVILLE — Kings Treats, located on 32 Pritham Avenue next to Harris Drug Store, had a little fun over this past weekend.

BIDDEFORD — The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester at the University of New England, for attaining a grade point average of 3.

The Fourth of July means fireworks.