By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine patients have more access to information than ever in shopping for health care under a new federal law, but spotty compliance and confusing data layouts are still providing barriers.

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

JACKMAN, Maine — Meghan Calkins, owner of Smokin’ Barrels, drove her regular route to work on Tuesday morning.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Route 6/15 in Jackman has reopened after heavy rainfall washed it out and forced its closure.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Trucks traveling across the North Woods will need to take a long detour after heavy rainfall washed out a road in Jackman.

Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Cases of several tick-borne diseases surged again in Maine last year, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins Oct.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Private wells in Maine are at risk of going dry thanks to ongoing drought conditions this summer.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s across most of the state by the end of the week, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

PORTLAND — The Institute for Family-Owned Business has named 25 companies as finalists for the 22nd Maine Family Business Awards.

Grant funding for organizations and projects that provide community-based transportation, usually through volunteer drivers, is available from the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund.

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By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff About half a foot of rain over the next month is needed to relieve the moderate drought conditions.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Approximately 100 SeDoMoCha School students have been attending portions of a six-week STEAM camp/summer school where they have been taking part in academic programs and exploring some outside interests.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A “trial blitz” planned this fall in Washington County may serve as a blueprint for how Maine can resolve a huge backlog of criminal cases after the pandemic forced long delays in the dispensing of justice.

Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation.