3 years ago Winter power disconnection threats banned in Maine By The Associated Press PORTLAND — Maine has banned winter electricity disconnection threats that mislead consumers.
3 years ago Evans bill to study overdose deaths becomes law AUGUSTA – A bill to establish the Maine Accidental Drug Overdose Death Review Panel, sponsored by Rep.
3 years ago Researchers hope to prevent future browntail moth outbreaks by tricking them By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff A team of researchers at the University of Maine might have found a way to prevent outbreaks in the future by tricking the moths with their own sense of smell.
3 years ago The worst may be over for this year’s browntail moth caterpillar invasion By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff After sightings in all 16 Maine counties and countless Mainers itching the blistery rash, the worst may be over for the year’s browntail moth caterpillar infestation, experts say.
3 years ago LePage files for historic Blaine House return bid against Janet Mills in 2022 This story will be updated.
3 years ago Retired educators news The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at Our FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter (yes, that’s Penobscot County but since we welcome all educators we decided to venture south for this meeting) on June 22.
3 years ago UMaine researchers secure $1.48M to train future behavioral health workers for rural areas ORONO — University of Maine researchers will train future behavioral health workers specialized in serving rural areas in the state with a new program funded by a four-year, $1.
3 years ago Maine counties haven’t decided how they’ll use a $260M federal funds windfall By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties have started getting installments of the $260 million they are due to receive in federal American Rescue Plan funds, which are meant to help state, county and municipal governments recover from pandemic-related losses and help spur an economic rebound.
3 years ago New nature trail and outdoor classroom enhance learning for students at Penquis Valley Middle School By Lydia Gauvin Editor’s note: Lydia Gauvin recently completed her eighth-grade year at Penquis Valley Middle School in Milo.
3 years ago Gov. Mills signs legislation establishing the Maine Connectivity Authority AUGUSTA — Gov.
3 years ago Teens taking Twain on the road this summer The Center Theatre has assembled a group of teens who will be travelling throughout the region this summer performing a play called “Twain by the Tale.
3 years ago SAD 41 residents approve $10.2M budget Residents of the three SAD 41 communities approved a $10,217,483 budget for the 2021-22 academic year via a combined tally of 71 “yes” votes to 21 “no” votes during the referendum on June 24.
3 years ago Central Maine is now in a ‘severe drought’ By Matt Berg, Bangor Daily News Staff A few showers this week weren’t enough to stave off the dry conditions, with weather officials declaring a “severe drought” for parts of central Maine.
3 years ago Healthy Living for ME announces Building Better Caregivers workshop Healthy Living for ME is offering a free, 6-week, interactive workshop entitled Building Better Caregivers.
3 years ago What shoppers need to know about the plastic bag ban By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Grocery shopping in Maine is about to look a little different.
3 years ago Republicans spend heavily against Jared Golden, but they haven’t rallied around an opponent By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff National Republican groups have already poured more than $700,000 into Maine’s 2nd District this year as they try again to unseat Rep.
3 years ago Anglers fishing to end food insecurity Throughout the month of June anglers of all abilities are encouraged to cast for Fishing Across Maine, a fundraiser for Wayside Food Programs and to help end food insecurity across the state.