By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health lost $156 million in 2024, according to its annual report released April 15.

BREWER — Northern Light Health is excited to release our 2024 annual report.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A transgender woman from Monson will compete in the Miss Maine USA pageant next month, marking the first time an openly transgender woman will vie for the title.

BANGOR — The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, has awarded Penquis a $20,000 grant to support its commitment to strengthening communities.

Grade eight, high honors: Alexis Ames, Ella Annis, Alexis Arcaro, Lauren Caruso, Tiffany Chan, Elizabeth Deitz, Weston Donahue, Ayla Furman, Michael Kinney, Cooper Knepp, Layla Lanthier, Ryan McGary, Hunter McKusick-Slama, Olvia Mishio, Adalynn Rayfield, Carey Sullivan, Owen White; honors: Gabriel Chambers, Emma Crossman, Alex Hanson, Jeremii Hutchinson-Mallory, Kloey Merrill, Elodie Vail, Elsa Vandermast, Donovan Williams.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 29th Annual Variety Show to support Pine Tree Hospice goes on stage at the Center Theater in Dover-Foxcroft at 1 p.

The Foxcroft Academy Key Club attended the 2025 New England District Key Club Convention in Portland from April 4-6.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A federal appeals court has denied Maine’s request to stay an injunction against enforcing a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Attention, Dover-Foxcroft and Foxcroft Academy community! On Wednesday, April 30 Foxcroft Academy will host a benefit pasta dinner with all proceeds going to support FA staff members battling cancer.

AUGUSTA — With winter weather expected to create hazardous travel conditions later today, April 8 in northern and western Maine, Gov.

BREWER — Timothy Dentry, president and CEO, has announced his pending retirement from Northern Light Health this calendar year.

BANGOR – We all go through stress, which is how our body reacts physically and emotionally to new or tough situations.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff New building codes took effect in Maine on Monday, April 7 are intended to improve health and safety while also cutting energy costs, according to state officials.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Snowmobile and ATV trails that were so devastated by the 500-year storms more than a year ago could be repaired with money from the $30 million bond voters approved in November.

AUGUSTA — Maine has room for growth when it comes to K-12 financial education.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are looking at a proposed $15,033,423 budget for the 2025-26 academic year, as presented by Superintendent Stacy Shorey during a meeting Tuesday at the SeDoMoCha School.

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ and tissue donation.

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolPERFECT ATTENDANCE — Seven SeDoMoCha School students were recognized during an assembly for their perfect attendance during the month of March.