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Bill addresses concerns of electing probate judges

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff Probate judges in Maine are part-time elected officials, and, with probate matters not being considered public, they rarely get much attention.

Maine referendum to ban trans athletes from girls sports teams qualifies for ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A referendum to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams has qualified for Maine’s November ballot.

District attorney won’t seek reelection after 40-year career

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The district attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties won’t seek reelection after holding the position for nearly 40 years.

3 Piscataquis County officers are vying to replace outgoing sheriff

Three members of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office have filed to run to succeed Sheriff Robert Young.

Maine prison official pleads guilty to spending nearly $2.4M in theft and bribery case

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former Maine prison official pleaded guilty to theft and accepting a bribe after he spent nearly $2.

Kain receives PCHS’ MPA Principal’s Award

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School senior Noah Kain of Parkman has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Lee Pearsall announced.

UMaine-Fort Kent dean’s list

FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its fall 2025 dean’s list, recognizing the academic excellence of both full-time and part-time students.

Maine’s 5-year shift toward Republicans runs from Portland to rural places

By Daniel O’Connor The proportion of Mainers registered to vote as Republicans has grown in the past five years in a warning sign for Democrats trying to maintain control over Augusta.

Work underway on 2026-27 SAD 4 budget

GUILFORD — SAD 4 officials have started developing the 2026-27 academic year budget.

Community Fitness hosts Superhero Fitness Party to fight hunger

GUILFORD — Community Fitness is calling all heroes to action! On Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.

Former Maine prison official to plead guilty to theft and accepting bribes

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former Maine prison official will plead guilty to theft and accepting a bribe.

Spring flood risk low as Maine drought continues

By Molly Enking, Maine Public Despite normal snowfall this winter, Maine remains in a years-long drought with record low stream flow, which puts the state at below normal flood risk this spring, according to the Maine Emergency Management Agency.

University of Maine at Augusta president’s, dean’s lists

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2025 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list.

MaineCF’s Piscataquis County Committee welcomes two new members

Sarah Curtis of Dover-Foxcroft and Pam Goulette of Guilford have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Piscataquis County Committee.

‘Crazy’ increase in beef prices squeeze Maine farmers

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Steph Beem bought her best cow, Dolly, for $15 in 2018.

UMaine-Presque Isle dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE — One thousand five hundred and forty students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have received academic recognition for the fall 2025 semester, according to Alana Margeson, provost and vice president of academic Affairs.

Husson University will offer free tuition for students from Piscataquis County

By Christoper Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Students from Piscataquis County will have the opportunity to earn a degree from Husson University tuition free.

Red Cross to stop mobile blood drives in northern Maine

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff The American Red Cross will discontinue mobile blood drives across northern Maine effective in July, according to a statement from the organization.

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