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Forestry experts warn spruce budworm could do millions in damage to Maine forests

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some 250,000 acres of Maine fir trees are at risk of defoliation from a moth that could cause millions of dollars of harm to the state’s economy if ignored, forestry experts said during a webinar Wednesday.

The new Maine Legislature is finally changing how it operates

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.

Former EMDC director dies at 74

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.

Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps

PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.

Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.

New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.

Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative

BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.

Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.

Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.

Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.

Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

Hunting with a drone? What Maine’s laws don’t say could get you fined

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Drones, the tiny flying machines first used in the military and now by civilians for everything from crop dusting to animal watching, have found their way into Maine’s hunting arena.

The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor

By Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A mix of famous names, top officeholders and rising stars are among those quietly jockeying to be Maine’s next governor ahead of a refresh coming to the Maine State House in 2026.

Guilford tree lighting set for Friday

GUILFORD — The annual Guilford Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.

Parkman Grange kids’ Christmas party

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

Maine has taken a major step to preserve iconic 207 area code

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has taken a major step to preserve its iconic 207 area code for years to come.

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