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Maine’s iconic 207 area code will last at least another 20 years

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine won’t have to worry about the possibility of splitting into two area codes for at least 20 years.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union distributes over $25,000 to local food organizations

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit UnionFOOD DONATIONS — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union held its annual meeting on April 21 at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

Susan Collins presses Trump officials on illegal marijuana grow houses

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Harrigan Learning Center and Museum opening for the season

MILO — On Sunday May 18 the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum will be opening for the season.

Emergency radio system RFP being finalized

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The committee working on the project to improve the Piscataquis County emergency radio system is getting ready to finalize the request for proposals, County Manager Mike Williams told the county commissioners during a meeting on Tuesday morning.

Paul LePage moves from Florida to Augusta to run his next campaign

By Bill Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Gov.

Maine counties and municipalities have spent about $7M of their opioid settlement funds

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The counties and municipalities that receive a direct share of the settlement funds from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers have spent less than half of the money paid out so far, a Maine Monitor survey found.

Paul LePage files to run for Maine’s swing 2nd District

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

Northern Light Health gets $49M payback for pandemic care

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health will get $49 million in delayed reimbursement for its COVID-19 pandemic response, U.

BDN and The Maine Monitor launch news partnership

By Jo Easton, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News and The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, the nonprofit publisher of The Maine Monitor, are launching a new partnership to strengthen journalism for Maine.

Maine asks for a break on Real IDs that most residents don’t have

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine officials are asking federal authorities for leniency on the upcoming Real ID requirements after finding that fewer than half of travelers at the state’s largest airport had the updated identification.

Bill to ban floating camps meets some opposition

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Businesses that offer rentals of floating houses moored off their docks or in front of their companies were the only ones who opposed a bill that would ban floating camps on Maine’s waters during a legislative hearing on April 30.

Milo updates cannabis licensing ordinance

MILO — Moving forward, the town of Milo will have one license for a recreational cannabis business and another for a medical cannabis establishment per the cannabis licensing establishment ordinance.

Penquis launches innovative workforce pilot

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Despite federal funding uncertainty, Efficiency Maine will continue to offer energy incentives

By Peter McGuire, Maine Public Efficiency Maine has a new three-year plan to continue the state’s push to reduce energy use from homes and businesses.

National Day of Prayer gathering in Milo on Thursday

MILO — A gathering for National Day of Prayer will be at the Veterans Park Gazebo, 22 Water St.

Here’s what’s new for turkey hunting season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A state biologist said hunters looking for spring turkeys are more likely to find them in the woods, thanks to the amount of acorns and other edibles there.

Janet Mills has no plans to run for US Senate

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

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