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So you sank your car in a Maine lake. Now what?

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A pickup truck that broke through the ice on Moosehead Lake and a series of recent snowmobile incidents are highlighting what it takes to recover a vehicle from Maine waters, how much it can cost and what owners are required to do.

Meet the woman running to be the region’s chief prosecutor

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Growing up in The County, Chelsea Lynds never thought about going to law school or becoming a lawyer.

Bill addresses concerns of electing probate judges

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff Probate judges in Maine are part-time elected officials, and, with probate matters not being considered public, they rarely get much attention.

Maine referendum to ban trans athletes from girls sports teams qualifies for ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A referendum to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams has qualified for Maine’s November ballot.

District attorney won’t seek reelection after 40-year career

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The district attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties won’t seek reelection after holding the position for nearly 40 years.

3 Piscataquis County officers are vying to replace outgoing sheriff

Three members of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office have filed to run to succeed Sheriff Robert Young.

MaineDOT releases work plan for projects in Piscataquis, Penobscot counties

Woman describes terrifying escape after truck falls through Moosehead Lake ice

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A woman escaped unharmed early Sunday morning, March 15 after a truck broke through the ice about 150 yards from the Rockwood boat launch on Moosehead Lake.

UMaine-Fort Kent dean’s list

FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its fall 2025 dean’s list, recognizing the academic excellence of both full-time and part-time students.

Maine’s 5-year shift toward Republicans runs from Portland to rural places

By Daniel O’Connor The proportion of Mainers registered to vote as Republicans has grown in the past five years in a warning sign for Democrats trying to maintain control over Augusta.

Greenville board approves airport master plan

GREENVILLE — A master plan for the Greenville Municipal Airport was approved by the select board during a March 4 meeting.

Northern Light Health is guiding the way in newly released annual report

BREWER — Northern Light Health is excited to release our 2025 Annual Report.

Spring flood risk low as Maine drought continues

By Molly Enking, Maine Public Despite normal snowfall this winter, Maine remains in a years-long drought with record low stream flow, which puts the state at below normal flood risk this spring, according to the Maine Emergency Management Agency.

University of Maine at Augusta president’s, dean’s lists

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2025 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list.

Northern Light Health wears blue for colorectal cancer awareness

Colorectal cancer, one of the most common cancers, is highly curable if found early.

MaineCF’s Piscataquis County Committee welcomes two new members

Sarah Curtis of Dover-Foxcroft and Pam Goulette of Guilford have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Piscataquis County Committee.

Greenville Consolidated School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, honors: Elijah Denham.

Piscataquis County healthcare board welcomes new members

Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are pleased to welcome new members to the Mayo and CA Dean Hospital Common Board of Trustees.

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