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Paul LePage is exploring a run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Gov.

Committee barely favors bill to increase fishing license fees

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Fishing licenses for Maine residents will go up by $5 if the full Legislature approves a bill that made it out of committee after a work session in Augusta.

Red Cross asks to test your smoke alarms as you turn your clocks forward this weekend

Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half PORTLAND — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

RSU 68 officials working on 2025-26 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are well into the work on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

5 storied inns are for sale around Maine

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff There are a handful of storied inns for sale right now around Maine.

Gov. Mills proclaims March as Red Cross Month

AUGUSTA — Gov.

These two bills could change how Mainers hunt

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Two controversial hunting bills were considered by the Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee in public hearings on Monday, March 3.

New way to take part in Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count

Mainers might not be thinking about summer just yet, but Common Loons will start to appear on lakes and ponds shortly after the ice melts so Maine Audubon is already getting set for its 42nd Annual Loon Count.

Mills nominates fired federal prosecutor to be Maine judge

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Maine Community Foundation scholarships available to student leaders, aspiring journalists

Student leaders and aspiring journalists may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Piscataquis County EMS teams embrace new, lifesaving equipment

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics in Piscataquis County are completing training on new equipment that will help them provide more efficient, effective care.

What a colder winter means for Maine ticks

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff After another year of record-breaking Lyme disease case reports, Mainers may be hoping a colder, drier winter is putting a dent in tick populations.

Piscataquis Democrats reach giving milestone

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Four years ago in February 2021 the Piscataquis County Democrats committed to supporting the Piscataquis Regional Food Center to address hunger in our community.

Second annual Youth Mental Health Summit

BANGOR — Caring for young people means ensuring their mental and emotional wellbeing is part of the conversation.

State plan could mean better trails, boat ramps and help for outdoors businesses

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s outdoor recreation economy has generally happened on its own, but the state has a plan to more deliberately grow it 10 percent in as many years.

Voter ID referendum qualifies for Maine ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voters may decide this November whether to require an identification to cast a ballot.

Maine attorney general asks judge to restore 3-day waiting period for gun sales

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Maine’s attorney general is appealing a recent court decision that suspended a new law requiring gun buyers to wait three days before taking possession of the firearm.

County donates $20,000 to Piscataquis Area Community Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A week after the opening of the Piscataquis Area Community Center at 48 Park St.

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