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Committee assignments for the 132nd Maine Senate announced

AUGUSTA — On Dec.

Forestry experts warn spruce budworm could do millions in damage to Maine forests

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some 250,000 acres of Maine fir trees are at risk of defoliation from a moth that could cause millions of dollars of harm to the state’s economy if ignored, forestry experts said during a webinar Wednesday.

The new Maine Legislature is finally changing how it operates

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.

Former EMDC director dies at 74

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.

Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps

PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.

First-time access to Puzzle Mania at Monson General Store

MONSON — For the first time, word game lovers can now grab a copy of the coveted Puzzle Mania print issue from New York Times Games for free while dining at the Monson General Store, while supplies last.

Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.

Memorial wreath ceremony on Thursday

MONSON — On Thursday, Dec.

New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.

Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative

BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.

Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.

Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.

RSU 68 officials to start work on 2025-26 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the calendar year nearly over, RSU 68 officials will soon begin work on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club Festival of Stockings Dec. 14-15

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its 4th Annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.

Nearly 1,000 packages of food collected for Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital 12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive

GREENVILLE — With the holidays and long winter months approaching, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the Greenville community, and the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club came together to fight food insecurity in the region.

Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.

Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

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