By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff As temperatures continue to drop, Mainers are reminded that winter is on the way, bringing with it all the beauty and challenges of the season.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Forecasters with the National Weather Service say conditions are right for Maine’s drought to last through the winter.

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By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff As Arend Thibodeau toured the former Caswell Air Force Station during the summer of 2024, he had an epiphany.

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff Three of the five largest high schools in Aroostook County are exploring forming a singular regional high school for central Aroostook.

MILO — Milo Elementary will be joining schools across the state in the new year in a friendly competition designed to help turn winter into a season of movement, learning and community spirit.

DEXTER — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union recently donated nearly 800 pounds of non-perishable food to six local backpack programs serving students in the communities surrounding its branch locations.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An Orneville man allegedly assaulted two women in late October.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Program grant cuts to 12 organizations in the proposed 2026 Piscataquis County budget have been restored by the Piscataquis County Commissioners, some partially and some in full compared to the current year.

CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was found dead inside his home after a fire on Monday evening.

SANGERVILLE — The Sangerville Select Board is now down to two members following the resignation of Josh Tracy.

By Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor Linda Cousins had already picked her Medicare plan when she qualified last year, but then she received a call from a woman claiming to be from the insurance company.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine consistently ranks as one of the most rural states in the nation, with more than 60% of the population living far from a major city.

GUILFORD — Talking about death won’t kill you! Pine Tree Hospice will host a monthly Death Café beginning Sunday, Dec.

By Molly Enking, Maine Public The U.

MONSON — Looking for the perfect homemade Christmas gift or a pair of socks or a hat for yourself? Stop by Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market on Saturday, Dec.

GREENVILLE – The Northern Forest Center, Appalachian Mountain Club and other local recreation providers invite the public to the second Moosehead Outdoor Summit on Wednesday Dec.