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Free Thanksgiving meal at Dexter VFW Post

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 in Dexter is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since 2020 Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

Maine hunters hope to see 72-hour gun purchase waiting period repealed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

Proposed county and Unorganized Territory budgets are both up

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The respective finances can still be adjusted if needed over the next few weeks, but both the projected 2025 Piscataquis County budget and 2025-26 Unorganized Territory budget would rise from the current spending plan amounts.

Small business with a big heart, Modern Image Salon honored as Chamber’s Business of the Year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than 25 years Modern Image Salon on Lincoln Street has served its clients, many of whom staff regard as family, and given back to the community.

Motorcyclists injured in Dexter crash

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Two motorcyclists were injured in a Dexter crash on Monday night, Nov.

Church Mission Committee donates to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

Contributed photoFOOD CENTER DONATION — On Nov.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital introduces therapy care in Monson

MONSON — To address the growing need for therapy care close to home, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces the addition of speech therapy and pediatric occupational therapy services to the Northern Light Health Center in Monson.

Pedestrian injured in Charleston hit-and-run

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — A pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Charleston on Sunday, Nov.

Maine State Police seek information on Charleston cemetery vandalism

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — The Maine State Police are asking the public for information on vandalism that occurred at a Charleston cemetery.

CPKC Holiday Train prepares to raise money, bring joy to Maine communities

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will roll into Maine on Friday, Nov.

Check out UScellular’s hottest items in the 2024 holiday gift guide

As the holiday shopping season approaches, you’re not alone if your loved ones’ wish lists are filled with the latest tech products.

Ranked-choice count confirms Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Bar Harbor mansion owner building 24-car garage for antique autos

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff A multimillionaire who bought a 114-year-old Bar Harbor mansion in 2020 is constructing another large building on the property for his antique car collection.

Milo looks to combine rec department with Brownville’s

MILO — Late last month Milo and Brownville officials held a public hearing on the possibility of merging the two neighboring communities’ recreation departments into a new Penquis Recreation Program.

Nearly 2,000 Dexter residents cast ballots

DEXTER — The results from the Nov.

Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

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