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Work starts on Big Moose Mountain road culvert repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Culvert work has started on the Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

2 men sentenced for roles in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — All four men who had roles in a 2024 Bangor murder have pleaded guilty.

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in Greenville

By Daniel O’Connor GREENVILLE — Waterfront property values in Greenville have jumped 205% on average after the lakefront community’s first market adjustment in decades.

What spreads faster than the flu? Myths about flu shots

BREWER — We’ve all heard them before, “The flu actually gives you the flu,” “the flu shot isn’t effective” or “the flu is basically just a common cold.

Dave’s World honored by Efficiency Maine

FREEPORT — On Sept.

A cappella and strings to appear at Center Theatre Harvest Gala

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that two varied groups will be performing at the annual Center Theatre Harvest Gala.

Why this conservative Maine town is trying to ban data centers

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft is the latest town in rural Maine that may pass a ban on building large-scale data centers as backlash against big tech sweeps the state.

Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union to host second annual paintball tournament to end hunger

GUILFORD — Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union will host its second annual paintball tournament on Saturday, Sept.

AARP Maine honored with Helper of the Year Award

BREWER — AARP Maine was honored with the 2026 Helper of the Year Award by the Eastern Area Agency on Aging at the Harvest for Help Breakfast on Sept.

This $3M Greenville luxury property comes with apartments, a restaurant and marina

GREENVILLE — A nearly $3 million property in Greenville offers the chance to live in a luxury condominium above a restaurant and marina in the southernmost cove of Moosehead Lake.

Penobscot County projected to have $1M in excess cash by end of year

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — After years of overspending, Penobscot County is projected to end 2026 with more than $1 million cash on hand.

PCHS senior reaches 100-goal milestone

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School senior Chase Lander joined some rare company in Maine high school sports history with his 100th career goal in a 14-0 victory vs.

Mayo Mill Dam removal planned for 2028

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft is anticipated to start in the spring of 2028.

Dover-Foxcroft seeks temporary data center ban

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft wants to ban data centers temporarily for 180 days while the Maine Data Center Advisory Council works to regulate future projects.

Milo Public Safety Building nearing completion

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearly 90% complete.

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A third man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 Bangor murder.

Maine Civil Air Patrol cadets mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at International Seaplane Fly-In

GREENVILLE — Remembering.

Work continues on Sangerville Town Hall grant possibilities

SANGERVILLE — The town hall committee and Sangerville Historical Society have been meeting regularly to explore funding opportunities for rehabilitating the building.

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