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He found a dream buck in the Maine woods. There was just one catch.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Garrett Wilbur is an avid deer hunter and enjoys spending time in the woods near his home in Greenville.

Stuck on the roof to support drama camps

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting the second annual “Dani on Deck Fundraiser.

Anglers fear train derailment has damaged one of Maine’s most pristine areas

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Rob Hannigan has been fishing at Brassua Lake his entire life.

Maine regulators tell railway to control erosion near crash site

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine regulators said the railway company cleaning up the site of a train derailment near Rockwood violated environmental law by causing soil and rocks to slide into nearby waterways.

Historical photos prove that baseball springs eternal in Maine

Locomotives leaking diesel after Maine crash to be dismantled this week

By Lori Valigra The three locomotives involved in the recent freight train derailment near Rockwood are slated to be dismantled for removal from the site this week, Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection said Wednesday.

Number of kids in poverty dropped in 2021, Maine Children’s Alliance finds

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A report on child welfare released by the Maine Children’s Alliance on April 25 found that the number of Maine children living in poverty decreased in 2021, but remains an issue in rural areas.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center helps those dealing with food insecurity

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month 440 households visit the Piscataquis Regional Food Center at 76 North Street, located in the former Agway building, to supplement their groceries.

New grant funding expands reliable internet across Maine

AUGUSTA — Fourteen Maine counties and 73 communities will benefit from $20 million in grant funding from the Maine Connectivity Authority as part of its Reach Me Line Extension Program that will expand reliable, fast and affordable internet.

Effort to clean up 500 gallons of fuel from Maine train derailment ‘failed to meet’ expectations

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Melanie Loyzim has put a Canadian company on notice that it must demonstrate more urgency and diligence in cleaning up after a freight train derailed on April 15 in Sandwich Academy Grant in Somerset County.

Maine home sales fell again in March as inventory remains low

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales remained lower than a year ago as buyers continued to face increasing mortgage rates and a low for-sale inventory.

Maine Warden Service annual honors

WINSLOW – Game Warden Pilot Jeff Spencer of Eagle Lake was honored as the Maine Game Warden of the Year by his peers at the annual awards banquet at the Winslow VFW Hall on April 21.

Camden National Bank ranked in the top 20 of ‘World’s Best Banks’ by Forbes

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank was named to Forbes 2023 World’s Best Banks List for the third consecutive year, ranking in the top 20 of U.

Universal masking is no longer required at Northern Light Health facilities

In what may be the most visible indicator of how far we have come in the response and management of COVID-19, Northern Light Health is ending the universal masking policy statewide.

Northern Light Health signs Health Sector Pledge to reduce emissions

Northern Light Health is committed to being a sustainable organization that aims to reduce our contribution to climate change.

2 Piscataquis corrections officers recognized for saving inmate’s life

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two corrections officers at the Piscataquis County Jail received recognition Tuesday for saving the life of an inmate who had overdosed on opioids.

Maine environment department says fuel continues to leak into waters near train derailment

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Fuel, hydraulic fluid and engine oil has saturated soil and is moving into nearby Moose River near the freight train derailment in rural Somerset County, Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection confirmed Tuesday.

Baxter State Park Authority announces new director

The Baxter State Park Authority announced the appointment of Kevin Adam as park director.

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