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3 days after the storm, Maine rivers are returning to normal

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff On the third day of cleanup after a mighty wind storm brought rain and flooding to Maine, rivers are returning to normal levels.

Start medical assistant training and earn while you learn

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine Highlands residents who would like to become medical assistants now have an easier path to reach their goals thanks to a free medical assistant training and “earn while you learn” opportunity.

What we know about the wind storm that hit Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is still cleaning up from Monday’s storm, and by all accounts, it will take days before everything is up and running.

Water levels in Maine’s rivers are finally dropping

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the second day of recovery as Mainers clean up from damage caused by Monday’s wind storm, including downed trees and massive flooding.

Storm knocks out power to region, floods roads

A wind and rain storm that left nearly 420,000 across Maine without power knocked out electricity across Piscataquis County and the surrounding areas Monday into Tuesday and beyond for some, forcing schools and businesses to close, and flooded many roads including some of the major travelways.

Janet Mills declares state of emergency due to powerful wind storm

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

Snowmobile clubs working to get trails ready

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The major snowmobile trail that connects Jay, Wilton and Farmington likely will not be fixed for this season of sledding, according to the head of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

Small Business Administration Maine District Office announces winners of annual Small Business Lender Awards

AUGUSTA – The Maine District Office of the U.

AARP warns consumers that holiday shopping is increasingly riddled with fraud

PORTLAND — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season.

Recovery council takes 1st steps to distribute $9 million in opioid settlement money

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec.

What to look for in Maine’s sky on the longest nights of the year

Magical ‘marshmallow trees’ will get you in the Christmas spirit

By Aislinn Sarnacki The wilderness is beautiful in a special way after it snows, and I’m always eager to get out and see it.

Camden National Bank promotes from within for two senior leadership roles

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank is pleased to announce two promotions to retail senior leadership positions.

USDA Rural Development awards $170,000 in housing preservation grants

BANGOR – After a week of intense weather across Maine, U.

Canids of Maine community science project launched

There is little published research about Maine’s canids (red foxes, gray foxes, and coyotes).

Greenville Consolidated School first quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Justyce Hart, Gabriel Baldwin, Ella Dauphinee, Ethan Pratt; honors: Jaydyn Boone, Sofia Caiazzo, Parker Gallagher, Gavin Hart.

Ticks are still active, Maine CDC warns

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The ground may be covered in several inches of snow, but disease-carrying ticks are still active, the Maine CDC announced on Dec.

Greenville residents approve housing overlay district

GREENVILLE – A key step was taken toward the creation of a proposed multigenerational housing district on Spruce Street during a special town meeting on Dec.

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