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Making connections with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Wow — summer raced by and gave us whiplash.

Northern Light Health reaches deal with Maine insurer to lower costs

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health has reached a deal with a Maine-based insurer to lower costs for policyholders.

Wabanaki elder and fiancee in Canada allege harassment by U.S. border officials

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff A well-known, Bangor-born Wabanaki elder whose fiancee lives in Canada is raising the alarm about what they say has been harsh and disrespectful treatment by U.

Motorcyclist dies after striking deer in Dexter

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A 63-year-old motorcyclist died from her injuries after striking a deer in Dexter on Saturday night.

Deputy finds missing man trapped 6 hours in vehicle after crash

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A man who was reported missing early Saturday, Aug.

Felony cases in Penobscot, Piscataquis counties are skyrocketing

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of felony cases pending in Penobscot County has more than doubled compared with five years ago as courts struggle to keep up with the growing number of cases.

Stacks of solar panels reported stolen from Parkman site

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff PARKMAN — The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help finding a “large amount of solar panels” that were allegedly taken from a solar farm site in Parkman.

58-year-old dies at Mountain View Correctional Facility

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — An inmate at the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston died on Sunday.

GFWC/Miosac Club news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eleven members of the GFWC/Miosac Club enjoyed a wine and cheese party at the home of Vice President Minnie McCormick.

SeDoMoCha School to offer free meals for students

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School will be participating with the Community Eligibility Program under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-26 school year.

UMaine-Presque Isle spring dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE — Four area students were among the 1,411 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester, according to Dr.

Maine home sellers are overpricing their properties

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff More Mainers are overpricing their home, often causing them to sit on the market longer and ultimately reducing the homeowners’ profits, according to local real estate agents.

Dexter council looking at non-binding solar referendum questions

DEXTER — The town of Dexter currently has a moratorium on commercial solar arrays in place through the spring of 2026.

Drought conditions fry Maine gardens

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff For the second time in several years, Bobbi Jo Chambers is hauling water from the river.

Penobscot County opens opioid committee meetings to the public after backlash

By Annie Rupterus, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County will begin live streaming its opioid funds committee meetings as it works to finalize an application to distribute millions of dollars it’s receiving from national litigation over the opioid epidemic.

Here’s what the average Maine house price gets you in each county

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The average cost of a single family home in Maine now stands at $425,000, the latest data show.

Northern Light Health ends contract negotiations with Anthem

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health announced Friday, Aug.

Work to start on Milo Public Safety Building

MILO — With the contract signed with Sheridan Construction Corporation of Fairfield, work will begin soon on the $7.

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