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Ridge View Community School evacuated over bomb threat

DEXTER — The Ridge View Community School was evacuated Thursday, Nov.

Mainers warned to be careful when shopping for health insurance online

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who are shopping for health insurance for themselves or their families should exercise caution.

Nominations sought for Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award

Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women and each year the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recognizes a member of the guiding community with the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Guide Award.

Snowmobilers who ignore this sign can be charged with trespassing

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Landowners who have endured thousands of dollars in damage to their properties now have a way to keep snowmobilers off sensitive areas thanks to a new law in effect this season.

Aroostook power corridor faces opposition from landowners

By Tux Turkel, The Maine Monitor ALBION — Over 50 years, Eric and Rebecca Rolfson have created a rural oasis in this central Maine farming community.

Festival of Stockings set for Dec. 9-10

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its third annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.

Electricity rates to drop in 2024 for many Mainers

By Murray Carpenter, Maine Public After a series of electricity rate hikes, some Maine ratepayers will see some relief starting in January.

Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union announces holiday specials

PITTSFIELD – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union, Maine’s community-based credit union with offices in Newport and Pittsfield, has announced a 2023 Christmas Loan Special, in addition to a Holiday Cash Calendar Sweepstakes benefiting Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Piscataquis County nonprofits at risk of having funding slashed

Piscataquis County’s commissioners face big decisions about which area groups to fund with next year’s budget projected to be up nearly 9 percent.

Grant helps open doors for aspiring nurses in rural Maine

BREWER — For nursing students living in some of Maine’s more rural regions, receiving education and training once required a lot of travel, with commutes often exceeding 45 minutes one way.

Photographer finds the spooky beauty in Maine’s abandoned places

By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine photographer Arend T.

MaineCF’s Maine Women’s Fund awards $120K, seeks committee members

The Maine Women’s Fund at the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to 24 organizations that work to advance gender equity in Maine.

Maine deer harvest expected to be lower than last year’s record high

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer biologist said Monday he expects the harvest to be less than last year’s all-time high, but more than the 10-year average of 29,000.

Eastern Maine Development Corporation awards $424K to Maine businesses

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation, in collaboration with Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development is announcing a commitment of $424,000 in grants to support 15 Maine businesses that were founded after Jan.

Abbot Christmas Tree Lighting Friday

ABBOT — The town of Abbot and Abbot Historical Society are holding the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers for 2024 tax season

AARP Foundation is currently recruiting passionate people throughout Maine to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season.

Land trust makes great strides in helping to preserve Maine’s most pristine region

GREENVILLE — Friends of Wilson Ponds Area, Inc.

Maine’s outdoor economy grew more than 16 percent last year

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine’s outdoor economy grew by more than 16 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to the U.

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