2 weeks ago Former EMDC director dies at 74 By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.
2 weeks ago Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.
2 weeks ago Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses AUGUSTA – Gov.
2 weeks ago Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.
3 weeks ago New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.
3 weeks ago Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.
3 weeks ago Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.
3 weeks ago Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.
3 weeks ago Nearly 1,000 packages of food collected for Kiwanis and CA Dean Hospital 12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive GREENVILLE — With the holidays and long winter months approaching, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the Greenville community, and the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club came together to fight food insecurity in the region.
3 weeks ago Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago 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.
4 weeks ago 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.
4 weeks ago 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.
4 weeks ago 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.