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ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

6 Maine restaurants you can reach on a snowmobile or cross-country skis

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s finally snowy enough across Maine to have some long-delayed outdoor winter fun.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications

Mainely Character is now accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools.

December wind storm caused at least $20M in infrastructure damage

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

County looking at ways to fund storm-damaged road repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Early estimates have Piscataquis County Unorganized Territory roads sustaining around $80,000 in damages from last month’s wind and rain storm, with the water washing out portions of the dirt travelways and these needing to be graded.

Victim services across Maine brace for 60-percent funding cut

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine organizations that serve crime victims are facing a likely loss of $5.

Maine’s snowmobile trails are better, although clubs still making repairs

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Maine is full of small waterfalls that take you by surprise

By Aislinn Sarnacki Waterfalls are magical, especially when you aren’t expecting them.

Penquis receives grant from Maine Cancer Foundation for treatment transportation

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Maine Revenue Services offers Maine Tax Portal Webinars for Individual Income Tax

AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state Individual Income Taxes from Jan.

Good Shepherd Food Bank issues Capacity Building Grants

Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank offers the opportunity for our school and healthcare partners to apply for Capacity Building Grants.

Devastated trails threaten Maine’s snowmobile season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With not enough volunteers and very little money, Maine snowmobile clubs are scrambling to reopen or reroute sections of the International Trail System damaged by the fierce wind and rain storm on Dec.

Monson Arts announces new writing program

MONSON — Monson Arts will be launching the Conference on Poetry and Learning this summer from July 5-11.

New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.

RSU 68 a big part of regional adult ed program

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative Director Dr.

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