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Stephen King’s Zone Corp radio stations will cease broadcasting this month

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Zone Corporation, Stephen King’s radio station company, announced on Monday, Dec.

Brownville’s ISO Public Protection Classification to be upgraded from a Class 5 to a Class 4 rating

BROWNVILLE — This past March, the Insurance Services Office completed an evaluation of the structural fire suppression system delivery provided in the town of Brownville.

Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

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.

Guilford tree lighting set for Friday

GUILFORD — The annual Guilford Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.

Parkman Grange kids’ Christmas party

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

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.

A Maine factory is selling a new product to get PFAS out of crops

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A new twist on an ancient agricultural practice is playing out at farms throughout Maine and the nation.

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.

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