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Maine domestic violence resource centers focus on survivor storytelling for awareness month

As Maine ushers in October and, with it, cooler weather and brilliant foliage, the month will also mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals flu vaccination clinics

Crisp nights and changing leaves means it’s time to start thinking about getting a flu shot.

As drought spreads across Maine, some wells are running dry

By Molly Enking, Maine Public Despite some rain this week, areas of extreme and severe drought continue to spread across the state, according to the U.

Northern Light accuses Anthem of undermining mediation

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health is firing back at Anthem, accusing the state’s largest private insurer of undermining the mediation process.

Milo to join Maine retirement system for full-time staff

MILO — At the start of 2026 the town of Milo will join the Maine Public Employees Retirement System as a participating local district for all full-time municipal staff.

Anthem takes complaints public again as Northern Light contract deadline looms

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s largest insurer leveled new accusations against one of the state’s largest health care systems just a week before their contract is set to expire.

Soaring taxes threaten longtime residents of Maine’s unorganized territory

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff A recent surge in taxes on long-held generational lands and camps in the state’s unorganized territory threaten Mainers’ ability to hold on to cherished properties.

Leaf-peeping season has started in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s an annual New England rite-of-passage: taking a drive through orange and red forests, snapping pictures and appreciating the show that the trees put on in the autumn.

Jail medication dispensing to be carried out by corrections officers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several months after the Piscataquis County Jail failed a Maine Department of Corrections inspection, everything is set after a recent visit.

Maine fall turkey season opens Monday

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Fall turkey season kicked off on Monday.

Maine expands access to COVID vaccines as feds put up barriers

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Expanded SAD 41 pre-K program underway

MILO — Classes have been back in session for several weeks, and now the Marion C.

Maine’s highest court hears arguments in $700K Piscataquis embezzlement case

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s highest court heard arguments Sept.

Northern Light Health announces fall mobile breast cancer screening schedule

Maine’s only mobile mammography unit will visit eight Maine towns this fall to improve access to lifesaving breast cancer screening in rural communities.

Mainer infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that it had detected what it believes is the state’s first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis of 2025.

Northern Light Primary Care, Milo to hold free produce pop-up market

MILO — Northern Light Primary Care, Milo and Northern Light Mayo Hospital invite the community to attend a free produce pop-up market on Wednesday, Sept.

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union launches Maine Savings Foundation

HAMPDEN — Maine Savings Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the official launch of the Maine Savings Foundation, a new philanthropic initiative dedicated to strengthening Maine communities through strategic investment and meaningful engagement.

Maine Credit Unions launch fraud awareness video to protect older Mainers

WESTBROOK – Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers — especially older adults — about the alarming rise in fraud.

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