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Community support networks are growing in Maine. Here’s where to find help.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Although a deal has been reached to end the government shutdown that jeopardized SNAP benefits for thousands of Mainers, heating aid and other assistance programs are still feeling the impact of a lack of federal funding.

Commissioners partially restore program grant cuts

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Program grant cuts to six organizations in the proposed 2026 Piscataquis County budget have been restored by the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Foxcroft Academy students named PCSWCD 2025 Volunteers of the Year

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District works to protect, promote and conserve this county’s natural resources.

Northern Light partners with Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company, and Northern Light Health are working together to bring affordable, high-quality health care coverage for those living in Maine.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

SAD 4 officials to further discuss secondary school options

GUILFORD — The future of the Guilford-based school district remains uncertain as officials weigh multiple possibilities.

Maine’s median home price falls for just the 2nd time since 2019

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s median home price fell in September for only the second time since 2019.

Pine Tree Hospice offers free listing of private duty care providers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice, a non-medical, non-profit volunteer hospice organization in Dover-Foxcroft, is inviting private duty care providers to be included in its free private duty provider directory.

Foxcroft Academy officials reach out to SAD 4 to be district’s secondary school

Foxcroft Academy officials have reached out to the SAD 4 community to have a conversation about the Dover-Foxcroft secondary school becoming the high school for students from the six towns in the neighboring Guilford-based school district and what could be accomplished by working together.

Northern Light Health fosters healthcare career opportunities for veterans through meaningful employment collaborations

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov.

12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive returns to fight food insecurity

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is kicking off its annual 12 Days of Gratitude employee and community food drive to support the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club’s Backpack Program.

Lawmaker proposes change to how Maine’s county budgets are approved

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff A state representative is pushing for a bill to be discussed in the Legislature that would give residents more input in their county budgets.

Work continues on RSU 68 central office HVAC system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Work is progressing on the HVAC system upgrades to the RSU 68 superintendent’s office.

Monson American Legion Veterans Day ceremony

MONSON — The Monson American Legion Post invites the public to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at the Post, 159 North Guilford Road, at 11 a.

Northern Light and Anthem reach deal, care will remain in-network

By Annie Rupertus and Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health and Anthem announced Wednesday night, Nov.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

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