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.

ORONO — Scarce snowpack hindered snowmobile recreation in Maine last winter, squeezing businesses that count on the sport to draw tourists.

BANGOR — Applications for the next round of Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s Economic Recovery Hub grants are now open.

BANGOR – Rape Response Services, a Penquis subsidiary, recently received an American Rescue Plan Act grant for $5,000 from Penobscot County.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Two men allegedly led police on a chase Monday afternoon, Jan.

BREWER — February is American Heart Month, so let us ask: When was the last time you truly listened to your heart? It may sound a bit cliché, but it’s crucial to pay attention to your heart’s health.

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2025 County Teachers of the Year and the 2026 State Teacher of the Year.

The rate of drug overdose deaths in Piscataquis County far exceeds the state average.

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Orono High School Athletic Administrator Nelson Beaudoin was in a pinch.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered on Jan.

AUGUSTA — JMG (formerly known as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.

PORTLAND – Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college in fall 2025 are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, March 1.

AUGUSTA — The Maine County Commissioners Association held their annual meeting in Augusta on Jan.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Maria Foutch of Milo has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s fall 2024 president’s list.

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

Nonprofit organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

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