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.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Democrats have put forward a proposal to no longer award the state’s Electoral College votes by congressional district if Republican-led Nebraska also switches to a winner-take-all system for presidential elections.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers love the outdoors for many reasons.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the past nine months, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club has been actively engaged in raising money for various projects that the members are passionate about through several service initiatives.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Cameron Pratt, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has been selected to receive the 2025 MPA Principal’s Award.

By Michael Shepherd and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will keep her job while running for governor in 2026, although she alluded to a plan to step back from certain duties after the campaign picks up next year.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The bruins are back.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Wednesday she will run for governor in 2026, making the Democrat the first well-known politician to officially declare a bid to succeed Gov.

WATERVILLE — The SeDoMoCha Jazz Band competed in the Maine Music Educators Association State Junior High School Jazz Festival at Waterville Senior High School on March 23 where the team won gold.

PORTLAND — Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, will bring multi-gig, symmetrical speed fiber internet service to Bath, Brownville, Bucksport, Calais, Easton, Eddington, Gorham, Grand Isle, Lubec, Monson, Old Town, Orono, Richmond, Van Buren, Wells, Woodland, and Yarmouth.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff February was one of the best months for Maine home sales in the past 25 years.