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New aquatic invasives law tightens restrictions on boaters in Maine

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is a popular place for residents and vacationers alike and many folks spend time during the summer fishing, boating and water skiing on the state’s lakes and ponds.

Hypothermic 85-year-old Parkman man rescued from bog

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff An 85-year-old man was found at the edge of a bog in Piscataquis County on Monday night, Aug.

Milo man accused of killing 1-month-old son pleads guilty to manslaughter

By CBS 13 A Maine man accused of beating his infant son to death pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Aug.

Medford to dedicate Veterans Memorial Park

MEDFORD — The town of Medford invites the community to a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug.

Three Rivers Kiwanis yard sale Aug. 18-19

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be holding the annual yard sale and auction Friday and Saturday, Aug 18-19.

University of Maine dean’s list

ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 3,016 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2023 semester.

Maine’s latest newsroom will add to growing ideological media landscape

By Bill Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The news landscape in Maine is changing, and that’s not only due to the recent sale of the Portland Press Herald and sister papers to a national nonprofit.

Foxcroft Academy baseball field named for long-time superintendent of buildings and grounds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For three decades the late Roger E.

Piscataquis County EMA presents a Radio Rodeo

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscatauqis County Emergency Management Agency presents a Radio Rodeo from 10 a.

Rising spending in Maine shows that economic slowdown may have been averted

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers bought more items early this spring from cars to household goods, a positive indicator that the country may have avoided the economic slowdown many thought was coming.

House Republicans could block $600M coming to Maine

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — U.

Global Maine special story time event at Monson Public Library

MONSON — A team of five youth ambassadors will be coming to Monson to lead a special “Global Maine” story time event in collaboration with the Monson Public Library at 1 p.

Parkman Grange to award 2023 Minnie Welts Bridge Scholarships

PARKMAN — Saturday, Aug.

It’s about to start raining rabies vaccines over the Maine woods

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff It will be raining rabies vaccines over the Maine woods this week.

MaineCF awards $285K to adult learners

The Maine Community Foundation awarded $284,500 to adult learners pursuing certificates or degree programs for the upcoming fall semester.

RSU 68 getting ready for the start of classes

DOVER-FOXCROFT — About four weeks before students return to the SeDoMoCha School on Wednesday, Aug.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center promotes Quimby to director of operations

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center, home of the Dover Foxcroft Area Food Center, is delighted to announce the promotion of Becki Quimby to the position of director of operations.

Hamilton-Ellis joins the Northern Light Primary Care team

GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to welcome Ashley Hamilton-Ellis, FNP, to its provider team.

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