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New way to take part in Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count

Mainers might not be thinking about summer just yet, but Common Loons will start to appear on lakes and ponds shortly after the ice melts so Maine Audubon is already getting set for its 42nd Annual Loon Count.

Mills nominates fired federal prosecutor to be Maine judge

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Maine Community Foundation scholarships available to student leaders, aspiring journalists

Student leaders and aspiring journalists may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

Friends of Community Fitness receives $25,000 match challenge to secure future of community center

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to strengthen the future of the community center.

What a colder winter means for Maine ticks

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff After another year of record-breaking Lyme disease case reports, Mainers may be hoping a colder, drier winter is putting a dent in tick populations.

Piscataquis Democrats reach giving milestone

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Four years ago in February 2021 the Piscataquis County Democrats committed to supporting the Piscataquis Regional Food Center to address hunger in our community.

Second annual Youth Mental Health Summit

BANGOR — Caring for young people means ensuring their mental and emotional wellbeing is part of the conversation.

State plan could mean better trails, boat ramps and help for outdoors businesses

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s outdoor recreation economy has generally happened on its own, but the state has a plan to more deliberately grow it 10 percent in as many years.

Voter ID referendum qualifies for Maine ballot

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voters may decide this November whether to require an identification to cast a ballot.

Maine attorney general asks judge to restore 3-day waiting period for gun sales

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Maine’s attorney general is appealing a recent court decision that suspended a new law requiring gun buyers to wait three days before taking possession of the firearm.

County donates $20,000 to Piscataquis Area Community Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A week after the opening of the Piscataquis Area Community Center at 48 Park St.

Maine’s childhood vaccination rates have benefited from the elimination of nonmedical exemptions

By Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor As the nomination of Robert F.

Maine’s top federal prosecutor fired by Trump administration

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine will have a new top federal prosecutor under President Donald Trump, after U.

Federal judge pauses Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A federal judge on Feb.

Opportunity to learn more about volunteering with UMaine Extension 4-H

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers.

Flu continues to surge in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The flu continues to surge in Maine, with cases nearly doubling over the past two weeks.

SAD 4, SAD 46 working on regional high school application

GUILFORD — Facility committees from both SAD 4 and the Dexter-based SAD 46 will begin meeting to plan for the new regional comprehensive high school application through the Maine Department of Education.

Maine credit unions reach new milestone raising $1.3M to end hunger

WESTBROOK — Credit union representatives gathered in Freeport on Feb.

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