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Gov. Mills and Northeast Delta Dental announce extension of Maine Veterans’ Dental Network

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Three graduate from Northern Light CA Dean Hospital CNA course

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to announce that Anthony Squeglia, Lileighanne Miller, and Amy Breton graduated from its recent certified nursing assistant training program.

4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April.

Maine saw a 19 percent drop in overdose deaths last year

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a 19 percent drop in overdose deaths in 2024.

Campaign begins to purchase Big Moose Mountain

GREENVILLE — Several weeks after launching a campaign to purchase the Big Moose Mountain ski property, a local nonprofit is nearly a sixth of the way to its $5.

Leask named to Abilene Christian dean’s honor roll

ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian University has named Amber Leask of Rockwood to the fall 2024 dean’s honor roll.

UMaine-Augusta full-time president’s, dean’s lists

AUGUSTA – University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2024 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list for respective grade point averages of 3.

Northern Light’s plummeting credit rating should be a ‘major wake up call,’ expert warns

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health’s latest credit rating downgrade could worsen patient care — and ultimately lead to businesses and people choosing not to stay in Bangor because there is not adequate health care, an expert warned.

Northern Light’s credit rating plummets

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A credit rating for Northern Light Health dropped on Tuesday, the latest blow for the struggling health care system.

Piscataquis County officials want to secure more ambulance coverage for UTS

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County is looking to join the towns of Brownville and Milo in an agreement with the Howland-based Central Maine Highlands Fire District #1 to ensure ambulance service is available in the eastern Unorganized Territories.

Moosehead Lake Region fishing report

By Tim Obrey, Moosehead Lake Region fisheries supervisor Here is a quick report on the 18th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby that was held last weekend on Maine’s largest lake.

Mainers will see heating oil prices increase after Trump’s Canadian tariffs

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Heating oil prices are going up for Maine customers after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico over the weekend.

Northern Light Health earns ‘gold’ infant Safe Sleep Certification

BREWER — Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that it’s achieved the highest certification of “gold” from the Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

Economic contribution of snowmobiling slid last winter, study finds

ORONO — Scarce snowpack hindered snowmobile recreation in Maine last winter, squeezing businesses that count on the sport to draw tourists.

2 people rescue themselves after falling through ice on Moosehead Lake

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Two people went through the ice on their snowmobile on Moosehead Lake Jan.

Psychological first aid course prepares for responding to traumatic experiences

GREENVILLE — When a traumatic incident at school, at work, or in the community occurs, people may experience painful and debilitating emotional distress.

EMDC awards over $1M to small businesses, new application period now open

BANGOR — Applications for the next round of Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s Economic Recovery Hub grants are now open.

Penobscot County awards ARPA funds to support survivors of sexual assault

BANGOR – Rape Response Services, a Penquis subsidiary, recently received an American Rescue Plan Act grant for $5,000 from Penobscot County.

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