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Leave the planning to us at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library I was trying to nail down the details of a post-work visit at a friend’s camp on the lake.

Everything we know about Penobscot County’s plan to build a new jail in Hampden

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A potential site has been chosen for the new Penobscot County Jail, but there are significant steps to be completed before a new facility can be constructed.

Why are so many Maine school districts rejecting their budgets?

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff More than three weeks into July and the start of the fiscal year for Maine’s nearly 200 school districts, at least 16 are without a new budget after facing rejection from voters in June referendums.

Hikers who spent the night on Katahdin’s Knife Edge rescued

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Four hikers who spent Thursday night, July 24 stranded on Katahdin’s Knife Edge have been rescued from the mountain in Baxter State Park.

$11.5M SAD 41 budget moved to Aug. 6 referendum

MILO — A proposed 2025-26 budget of just more than $11.

Maine’s federal public defender warns of crisis in system for indigent defendants

By Steve Mistler, Maine Public Maine’s federal defender and court-appointed attorneys are sounding the alarm about a dire funding shortfall that they say could mean delayed trials for indigent clients.

SAD 4 residents vote down $9.5M budget

GUILFORD – For the second time in as many months, SAD 4 residents voted down a proposed 2025-26 budget.

$2.5M for Greenville housing project advanced by Collins in funding bill

Millions for Brownville, Monson fire stations advanced by Collins in funding bill

Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has chosen a property in Hampden as the potential site for a new jail, according to a source with knowledge of the decision.

Renting in Maine is unaffordable, but it’s the best option in New England

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Someone earning minimum wage needs to work 61 hours a week to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment in Maine.

Maine train engineer sues Canadian Pacific after he was nearly impaled in derailment

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A train engineer is suing Canadian Pacific Railway, saying the company should have known there was a high risk that tracks would be washed out before a train derailment in rural Maine nearly three years ago.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $500,000 for Friends of the Mountain, EMDC

Shahin named to Vermont State dean’s list

RANDOLPH CENTER, Vermont — Vermont State University is proud to congratulate Maia Shahin of Guilford for being named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.

EMDC awards $1.4M in grants to 56 small businesses through Economic Recovery Hub Program

Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to announce the continued success of its Economic Recovery Implementation Hub program, having awarded $1.

Hammond Lumber will acquire building supply company

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Hammond Lumber Co.

Maine hospitals concerned about charity care expansion and Medicaid cuts

By Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor A new law expands who is eligible for charity care in Maine while federal Medicaid cuts are expected to push tens of thousands off public insurance.

19th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — Come check out the activities taking place for the 19th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival.

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