DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since 2020 Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

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.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice count that confirmed U.

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.

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.

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By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

GREENVILLE — More than 25 percent of children in Piscataquis County are food insecure, a figure that greatly exceeds the Maine average.

By Marie Weidmayer and Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Gun rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday that seeks to overturn the 72-hour waiting period law that Maine lawmakers passed after last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

GUILFORD — Six days before the SAD 4 Board of Directors regular monthly meeting on Nov.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice tabulation in Maine’s historically close congressional race between U.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The closest congressional race in modern Maine history is going to a ranked-choice count between U.

MILO — Rather than put approximately $133,300 of district funds toward startup costs and a site analysis, the SAD 41 Board of Directors has decided to discontinue its participation in the pursuit of a regional comprehensive high school project with several other area school districts.

As temperatures continue to fall across Maine, Penquis is gearing up for its Coats of Kindness program’s fifth year of helping people stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The race between Rep.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff State Rep.

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day next week, Northern Light Health proudly supports veterans and their families through collaborations that foster career opportunities in healthcare.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to pass $10 million in borrowing aimed at restoring historic buildings owned by local governments and nonprofits.