AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Office of Affordable Health Care, announced the release of $30 million in funding through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program to help strengthen the long-term financial health and sustainability of rural hospitals across Maine.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt will soon take the helm of Bangor Savings Bank, the largest bank based in Maine, as its 13th president and CEO.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Greenville police say an 83-year-old woman who was traveling from Maine to Florida is missing.

The Transportation Assessment for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties report was prepared by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine in partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the spring 2026 full-time and part-time president’s lists and full-time and part-time dean’s lists.

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced the launch of a refreshed digital experience that makes it easier for customers to find information, explore financial solutions and manage everyday banking needs online.

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact.

GREENVILLE — Forest Heritage Days will return to Greenville Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office personnel will be able to test suspected drugs safely with a forthcoming NARKsafe Ductless Testing Workstation to filter potentially harmful substances out of the air.

Northern Light Mayo, CA Dean, and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals are proud to celebrate the graduation of their latest class of medical assistants.

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FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its spring 2026 dean’s list, recognizing the academic excellence of both full-time and part-time students.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A town of fewer than 1,700 people on the edge of Moosehead Lake at first glance appears to be approving more housing per capita than most other communities in the state.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Home values in Maine keep climbing.

GREENVILLE — Work will start soon on a $3.

Grade 12, honors: Slade Dauphinee, Elijah Denham.

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor In the “frontier county” of Piscataquis, there’s generally one rule of thumb for anyone trying to make a difference in the lives of its 17,000 residents: Be creative.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Four delegates and one alternate from Piscataquis County were elected at the region’s Democratic Delegate Nominating Meeting on the afternoon of Sunday, July 19 at the Central Hall Commons.