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Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

Hunting with a drone? What Maine’s laws don’t say could get you fined

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Drones, the tiny flying machines first used in the military and now by civilians for everything from crop dusting to animal watching, have found their way into Maine’s hunting arena.

The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor

By Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A mix of famous names, top officeholders and rising stars are among those quietly jockeying to be Maine’s next governor ahead of a refresh coming to the Maine State House in 2026.

Maine has taken a major step to preserve iconic 207 area code

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has taken a major step to preserve its iconic 207 area code for years to come.

Kris Kringle’s Market Dec. 7

MONSON — Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec.

What Donald Trump’s plan for heavy tariffs means for Maine-Canada trade

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff President-elect Donald Trump fleshed out his campaign vows with his Monday announcement of a plan to place 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, affecting everything from logging to energy in Maine given Canada is its dominant trading partner.

NAMI Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation: A partnership transforming youth mental health

AUGUSTA — Since 2018, the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has provided indispensable support to NAMI Maine, enabling significant strides in youth and family mental health education across the state.

Record number of ballots cast in Maine

By CBS 13 A record number of voters throughout Maine cast ballots in this year’s presidential election.

SeDoMoCha recognizes Student in the Spotlight honorees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha’s second Student in the Spotlight assembly was held on Tuesday, Nov.

Hope Garden takes root at Foxcroft Academy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next spring tulips will rise from a small garden next to the sidewalk on West Main Street, just a few steps away from Foxcroft Academy.

Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9M in projects

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Nov.

Jared Golden is quiet about his political future. His allies are not.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Those hoping for reflections from U.

Enhancing workforce solutions for Maine’s dairy farms

Eastern Maine Development Corporation and the Maine Dairy Industry Association have joined forces to support the vitality of Maine’s dairy industry.

Donald Trump’s allies are looking for Maine’s next top federal prosecutor

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff President-elect Donald Trump will pick Maine’s next top federal prosecutor, and Republicans in the state are working behind the scenes to assemble a list of candidates for him to consider.

Construction begins on 84-mile bike trail outside Monson

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The first leg of an 84-mile mountain bike trail was built near Monson in Piscataquis County over the summer.

Piscataquis County emergency radio system project could have $6.9M cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since 2020 Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

Maine hunters hope to see 72-hour gun purchase waiting period repealed

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The gun rights group that filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Maine law requiring a 72-hour waiting period after purchasing a gun hopes the case makes it all the way to the U.

Maine lawmaker wants to prevent blank ballots from forcing ranked-choice runoffs

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice count that confirmed U.

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