By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Both chambers of the Legislature have approved a measure aimed at curtailing Maine’s practice of keeping excess proceeds from the sale of foreclosed homes in response to a U.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the winter 2023 president’s list: Nicole Miller of Brownville, Maria Foutch of Milo, and Dakota Morehouse of Rockwood.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff All too often, we take for granted the amazing outdoor opportunities the state of Maine provides.

Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is celebrating 50 years of advocating on behalf of people affected by domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

GREENVILLE — In its second year back from a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, participation in Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Bike and Boat rose to nearly 100 participants — outpacing participation levels from previous years.

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of wildfires in Maine is on the rise, but it is not just Maine’s vast forests that are at risk, according to fire officials.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Showers were in the forecast for the afternoon, but that didn’t stop 6,000 people from coming to Dover-Foxcroft to get their whoopie pies during the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 24.

GREENVILLE — Earlier this year more than $1.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine still has the oldest population in the nation.

ABILENE, Texas — Daniel West of Rockwood has been named to the spring 2023 dean’s honor roll at Abilene Christian University.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County officials plan to alleviate internet issues at the county campus on East Main Street with a cabling upgrade.

The Piscataquis County Democrats continue their mission of helping those struggling with food insecurity.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — UScellular has started upgrades on four towers to bring 5G in-home Internet to Somerset and Piscataquis County residents as part of the Maine Connectivity Authority’s Jumpstart Connectivity Initiative (Jumpstart).

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education announced the return of “Hot Lunch Summer,” the state’s summer food service program which provides free meals to children beyond the school year.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority has earned a new $30 million federal grant to improve broadband infrastructure in Maine.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Are you confused about the various rate hikes that will be in your electric bill on July 1? You are not alone.

GREENVILLE — When a life-altering natural disaster, public health emergency, or other crisis strikes, everyone involved is affected by it.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital was recently awarded one of the nation’s most prestigious rural healthcare recognitions: a Top 20 Award for Quality among critical access hospitals in the United States.