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Miss Maine USA contestant to compete in national transgender pageant

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff The first transgender woman to compete for the Miss Maine USA title will soon be the first person to represent Maine at a national pageant for trans women.

Millions for Brownville, Monson fire stations secured by Collins in funding bill

SeDoMoCha recognizes students’ responsibility

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School hosted a special schoolwide assembly on Jan.

Bill to let counties seek bankruptcy tabled for possible 2nd public hearing

By Judith Meyer, The Maine Monitor AUGUSTA — Members of the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government voted unanimously to table a bill intended to provide bankruptcy protection to Maine counties and municipalities Feb.

The crowded race to replace a Maine lawmaker includes her husband

By Daniel O’Connor Republicans already have a crowded primary in one of the most conservative parts of Maine, with four candidates running to represent Bangor-area towns and all of Piscataquis County in the state Senate.

RSU 68 looks to have $173K increase in state subsidy for 2026-27

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 is projected to have a bit more in state subsidy for next year’s budget.

Foxcroft Academy represented at Independent Schools Day at the State House

AUGUSTA — The Maine Association of Independent Schools Day was held at the State House on Jan.

Piscataquis County ends 2025 in the black

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Revenues covered expenses in the 2025 Piscataquis County budget.

Northern Light Health marks American Heart Month

Northern Light Health is going all in for heart health this February, joining the national observance of American Heart Month with a powerful message: “Be the Heart of Our Community.

Volunteers pack 10,000 meals for Kiwanis’ End Hunger Project

HAMPDEN — Dozens of volunteers representing Kiwanis New England & Bermuda District 2, made up of 11 clubs from Augusta north to Milo/Brownville and Greenville, and high school Key Clubs from across the region came together on Saturday morning, Jan.

Nearly 100 educators receive outdoor learning project funding with the Maine Environmental Education Association

Maine students are kelp farming in Belfast, making honey to study pollinator health in Bath and studying why the Bloomfield School in Skowhegan is home to one of the largest colonies of endangered cliff swallows in Maine.

SeDoMoCha competes in WinterKids Winter Games

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Schools are proud to be participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, competing on the competitive track against schools across the state of Maine while representing Piscataquis County.

Lennon McAfee is a force on the basketball court. And he does it mostly with one arm.

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Lennon McAfee took the court for Foxcroft Academy on Thursday night, Jan.

As other hockey teams disappear or combine, one rural Maine program is making a comeback

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — At a time when athletic programs are being dropped for one reason or another, primarily due to a lack of participants, there is a program that is in the early stages of a revival.

RSU 68 recognizes staff members for years of service

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month RSU 68 recognized 35 dedicated staff members for reaching milestones of 10, 15, 20 and 30 years of service.

Sheriff Young won’t seek reelection

By Bridget Huber, Bangor Daily News Staff Piscataquis County Sheriff Bob Young will not seek reelection, he announced Jan.

What to do with ash from your wood stove

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Throughout winter, when people are burning wood stoves, many households end up with piles of ashes, and most simply dump them in the woods or trash.

RSU 68 officials start work on 2026-27 budget

SEBEC — A week into the new year, RSU 68 officials are working on developing the budget for the 2026-27 academic year.

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