By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s the second day of recovery as Mainers clean up from damage caused by Monday’s wind storm, including downed trees and massive flooding.

A wind and rain storm that left nearly 420,000 across Maine without power knocked out electricity across Piscataquis County and the surrounding areas Monday into Tuesday and beyond for some, forcing schools and businesses to close, and flooded many roads including some of the major travelways.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

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BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Northern New England communities with $195,000 in grants awarded to 22 nonprofit organizations.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The major snowmobile trail that connects Jay, Wilton and Farmington likely will not be fixed for this season of sledding, according to the head of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

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PORTLAND — A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch Network report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during the holiday season.

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Dec.

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By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff BREWER — Members of the Land Use Planning Commission questioned a Canadian mining company’s finances and its plan to excavate metallic minerals in the middle of the state’s waters and wildlife habitat.

HOULTON — The Board of Trustees at Houlton Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shauna Cameron, FACHE as its new chief executive officer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The weekend workshop, facilitated by Lesley Fernow, “The Work That Reconnects: Understanding our Past, Evolving our Strengths, and Developing Resolve in a Difficult World,” will be held at Central Hall Commons Jan.

By Ron Chase North Peak of Moxie Bald Mountain was a setback for my son, Adam, and me.

By Aislinn Sarnacki The wilderness is beautiful in a special way after it snows, and I’m always eager to get out and see it.

Grade 8, high honors: Ava Brown, Ezekiel Bullock, Elizabeth Cyr, Aubrey Ladd, Allaynah Rolfe; honors: Raelynn Anderson, Adam Brown, Jerimiah Cobb, Kaitlyn Cookson, Wyatt Corson, Callie Cox, Keegan Cromwell, Hannah Derosier, Ryan Farnsworth, Asani Miller, William Simpson, Madison Thomas, Lily Wintle.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Scott Lynch Jr.

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy FESTIVAL OF STOCKINGS DONATION — Because of the tremendous support from area businesses, organizations, and community members this past weekend, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club had 57 stockings for their third annual Festival of Stockings.