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Northern Light CA Dean Hospital introduces therapy care in Monson

MONSON — To address the growing need for therapy care close to home, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces the addition of speech therapy and pediatric occupational therapy services to the Northern Light Health Center in Monson.

Ranked-choice count confirms Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive to fight youth food insecurity

GREENVILLE — More than 25 percent of children in Piscataquis County are food insecure, a figure that greatly exceeds the Maine average.

Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment, lawsuit says

By Marie Weidmayer and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Gun rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to overturn the 72-hour waiting period law that Maine lawmakers passed after last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins Tuesday for Maine’s 2nd District race

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice tabulation in Maine’s historically close congressional race between U.

Why Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault will survive ranked-choice voting

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The closest congressional race in modern Maine history is going to a ranked-choice count between U.

Penquis launches Coats for Kindness program

As temperatures continue to fall across Maine, Penquis is gearing up for its Coats of Kindness program’s fifth year of helping people stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.

Maine’s 2nd District race headed to ranked-choice count

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The race between Rep.

Austin Theriault requests recount in tight 2nd District race won by Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff State Rep.

Northern Light Health recognizes veterans through meaningful employment partnerships

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day next week, Northern Light Health proudly supports veterans and their families through collaborations that foster career opportunities in healthcare.

$10M historic preservation bond passes in Maine’s Tuesday election

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to pass $10 million in borrowing aimed at restoring historic buildings owned by local governments and nonprofits.

Mainers overwhelmingly pass campaign finance reform that may never become law

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voted resoundingly on Tuesday to pass Question 1, which would cap unlimited contributions to certain political committees but may be unconstitutional.

Maine passes $25M research and development bond

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A $25 million research and development bond proposal passed in Maine’s Tuesday election.

Maine will bolster trail systems with $30M in borrowing

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to pass a $30 million bond proposal that will go toward designing, developing and maintaining trail systems.

Jared Golden narrowly fends off Austin Theriault in Maine’s 2nd District

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine voters reject effort to restore pine tree flag

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine rejected an effort to change the state flag in Tuesday’s election, capping a passionate debate that has taken place for decades over the state’s culture and history.

Winner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race still being determined

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press LEWISTON — Democratic U.

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