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.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff You’re likely not going to get rich panning for gold or digging for gems in Maine.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor Savings Bank helped nearly 500 people buy their first home in the last fiscal year, but the bank’s leaders said low inventory is the biggest hurdle it faces in getting more people to achieve the milestone.

BREWER — Northern Light Health announced that it has been accepted into the America Is All In Clean Energy Academy, led by the Rocky Mountain Institute, as it seeks to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

BANGOR — Penquis is encouraging survey participation in the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment (Maine Shared CHNA), inviting individuals 18 and older to participate in the statewide community survey.

GREENVILLE — Hospital leadership, members of the Allen Family, and guests gathered for a small ceremony on Monday, June 24 to dedicate the Allen Family Wing at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital.