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Piscataquis County emergency radio system project could have $6.9M cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since 2020 Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

Maine hunters hope to see 72-hour gun purchase waiting period repealed

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The gun rights group that filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Maine law requiring a 72-hour waiting period after purchasing a gun hopes the case makes it all the way to the U.

Maine lawmaker wants to prevent blank ballots from forcing ranked-choice runoffs

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice count that confirmed U.

Proposed county and Unorganized Territory budgets are both up

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The respective finances can still be adjusted if needed over the next few weeks, but both the projected 2025 Piscataquis County budget and 2025-26 Unorganized Territory budget would rise from the current spending plan amounts.

Ranked-choice count confirms Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment, lawsuit says

By Marie Weidmayer and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Gun rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to overturn the 72-hour waiting period law that Maine lawmakers passed after last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

SAD 4, SAD 46 reevaluating regional high school

GUILFORD — Six days before the SAD 4 Board of Directors regular monthly meeting on Nov.

Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins Tuesday for Maine’s 2nd District race

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice tabulation in Maine’s historically close congressional race between U.

Why Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault will survive ranked-choice voting

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The closest congressional race in modern Maine history is going to a ranked-choice count between U.

SAD 41 directors opt out of regional comprehensive high school pursuit

MILO — Rather than put approximately $133,300 of district funds toward startup costs and a site analysis, the SAD 41 Board of Directors has decided to discontinue its participation in the pursuit of a regional comprehensive high school project with several other area school districts.

Penquis launches Coats for Kindness program

As temperatures continue to fall across Maine, Penquis is gearing up for its Coats of Kindness program’s fifth year of helping people stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.

Maine’s 2nd District race headed to ranked-choice count

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The race between Rep.

Austin Theriault requests recount in tight 2nd District race won by Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff State Rep.

Northern Light Health recognizes veterans through meaningful employment partnerships

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day next week, Northern Light Health proudly supports veterans and their families through collaborations that foster career opportunities in healthcare.

$10M historic preservation bond passes in Maine’s Tuesday election

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to pass $10 million in borrowing aimed at restoring historic buildings owned by local governments and nonprofits.

Mainers overwhelmingly pass campaign finance reform that may never become law

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voted resoundingly on Tuesday to pass Question 1, which would cap unlimited contributions to certain political committees but may be unconstitutional.

Maine passes $25M research and development bond

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A $25 million research and development bond proposal passed in Maine’s Tuesday election.

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