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Flu continues to surge in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The flu continues to surge in Maine, with cases nearly doubling over the past two weeks.

Maine credit unions reach new milestone raising $1.3M to end hunger

WESTBROOK — Credit union representatives gathered in Freeport on Feb.

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

AUGUSTA — Gov.

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.

SAD 41 looks to convert Marion C. Cook School into home of 3- to 5-year-old program

MILO — SAD 41 is looking to keep the Marion C.

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.

Hartley completes unique boating adventure

Anne Hartley, of Green Cove Springs, Florida and a longlife summer resident of Sebec, received her BaccaLOOPerate degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association.

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.

3rd earthquake shakes the ground off the Maine coast

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A third earthquake has shaken the ground off the coast of southern Maine.

Another earthquake shakes southern Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Another earthquake rattled southern Maine early Wednesday morning, Jan.

The 12 strongest earthquakes in recorded Maine history

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Though Maine is quiet seismologically compared with hotspots like California, Central America, and Japan, the state has nevertheless experienced a surprisingly high number of earthquakes — the vast majority of which we don’t feel.

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.

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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