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Janet Mills declares state of emergency due to powerful wind storm

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

Fishing in downtown Dover-Foxcroft

Contributed photo CASTING HER LINE ON SOUTH STREET — Amelia Robinson, 10, took advantage of the very high Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft for a little fishing on Tuesday morning on South Street at Dover True Value Hardware.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards grants to empower nonprofits

BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Northern New England communities with $195,000 in grants awarded to 22 nonprofit organizations.

Start the new year with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn There is something daunting about the pressure of a new year.

Snowmobile clubs working to get trails ready

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The major snowmobile trail that connects Jay, Wilton and Farmington likely will not be fixed for this season of sledding, according to the head of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

Small Business Administration Maine District Office announces winners of annual Small Business Lender Awards

AUGUSTA – The Maine District Office of the U.

AARP warns consumers that holiday shopping is increasingly riddled with fraud

PORTLAND — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season.

Local actors shine in Center Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It has been several years since the Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players put on a production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” but it has been well worth the wait.

Recovery council takes 1st steps to distribute $9 million in opioid settlement money

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

Dexter council approves pickup truck purchase for fire department

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved the purchase of a 2022 GMC pickup truck from a dealer in New Hampshire for $56,000 during a meeting on Dec.

What to look for in Maine’s sky on the longest nights of the year

Former Brownville resident appointed as Houlton hospital CEO

HOULTON — The Board of Trustees at Houlton Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shauna Cameron, FACHE as its new chief executive officer.

‘The Work That Reconnects’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.

Magical ‘marshmallow trees’ will get you in the Christmas spirit

By Aislinn Sarnacki The wilderness is beautiful in a special way after it snows, and I’m always eager to get out and see it.

Ridge View Community School first trimester honor roll

Grade 8, high honors: Ava Brown, Ezekiel Bullock, Elizabeth Cyr, Aubrey Ladd, Allaynah Rolfe; honors: Raelynn Anderson, Adam Brown, Jerimiah Cobb, Kaitlyn Cookson, Wyatt Corson, Callie Cox, Keegan Cromwell, Hannah Derosier, Ryan Farnsworth, Asani Miller, William Simpson, Madison Thomas, Lily Wintle.

Millinocket man pleads guilty after shooting Exeter home with stolen gun

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Scott Lynch Jr.

FA Key Club gives $6,000 to Ober family through Festival of Stockings

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy FESTIVAL OF STOCKINGS DONATION — Because of the tremendous support from area businesses, organizations, and community members this past weekend, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club had 57 stockings for their third annual Festival of Stockings.

Penobscot County approves its largest budget increase in years

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s new $29.

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