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Piscataquis County emergency radio system project progresses

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— For more than four years Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

How ranked-choice voting will work in Maine’s 2024 elections

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A version of this story was published ahead of the 2022 election.

Pine Tree Hospice launches programs in ‘Wishes and Living Wills’, ‘Grief Calls’, ‘Grief Support for Children’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice, Piscataquis County’s only state licensed non-medical volunteer organization serving those with life-limiting conditions, care partners, and those grieving, is excited to announce the successful launch of two innovative programs.

Here are the deer hunting hotspots in Maine

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Experienced Mainers have favorite places where they hunt for deer.

Jared Golden and Austin Theriault take quiet approaches to final leg of 2nd District race

By Bill Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The matchup between U.

A doomed flag shift and 3 other lessons from a surprising poll of Maine

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The long-discussed effort to change Maine’s state flag is heading toward defeat, according to a surprising poll released Friday that carried other lessons ahead of the Nov.

New poll finds Jared Golden and Donald Trump leading Maine’s 2nd District

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff A new poll released the Friday before the Nov.

What we learned from the 1st debate between Angus King and 2 challengers

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Despite Maine conflicts over political signs, they may not even work

By Jules Walkup, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s election season, which means it’s almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing political campaign signs in people’s yards or along the sides of roads.

4 things the scant polls of Maine tell us to expect on Election Day

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The massive 2020 U.

Austin Theriault’s late Donald Trump-heavy pitch is aimed at Republican voters

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff After seeking a more moderate tone in recent debates rather than promoting former President Donald Trump, state Rep.

Northern Light Health’s finance chief discusses its $100M deficit

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff After a stretch of weeks that have shed light on the financial turmoil at Northern Light Health and culminated in staffing turnover in its highest ranks, the Bangor Daily News sat down with the system’s chief financial officer, James Rohrbaugh, Oct.

Piscataquis Democrats donate to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Community Democrats continue to help those struggling with food insecurity.

Another credit agency warns Northern Light Health’s rating could drop

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A second agency is considering lowering its credit rating for Northern Light Health over its growing financial troubles.

DOJ supports Penquis’ Substance Affected Youth Program

BANGOR — The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has granted over $740,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Substance Affected Youth Program for the next three years.

Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day

GUILFORD – A team of Valley Granger members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering nearly 250 dictionaries to local area schools during the next several weeks.

Friends of Community Fitness raises over $36,000 at fourth annual Cycl-a-thon

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness had a record year for the fourth annual Cycl-a-thon on Saturday, Oct.

Meet the people boosting lagging voter participation among young Mainers

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has routinely led or nearly led the nation in voter turnout in recent elections, but it has work to do when it comes to registering teen voters.

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