4 months ago Why Maine is doing a survey on the state’s moose hunt By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to hear from anyone who uses Maine’s woods, whether it’s for hunting or recreation.
4 months ago Plant-based buildings are being reimagined in Maine By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff The walls of a straw house are under construction in a former boat shop at a Rockland industrial park.
4 months ago Maine home sales fell in June, while prices climbed By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw home sales fall in June, snapping a four-month climb.
4 months ago Guilford woman found guilty in ‘one of the largest embezzlement cases’ in Maine history By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Guilford woman was found guilty on July 25 of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years.
4 months ago Back to School Bash and Vaccination Fair DOVER-FOXCROFT — The new school year will be here before we know it, and there’s a lot to think about: school supplies, healthy lunches and snacks, required vaccines, bedtime routines, and more.
4 months ago ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ movie now slated for November release By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The cinematic adaptation of the classic survival tale “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is now slated to hit theaters this November.
4 months ago Nearly 1,000 Maine criminal cases are waiting for lawyers By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Nearly 1,000 cases across Maine do not have lawyers assigned.
4 months ago Bakes for Breast Cancer at Edwards Brothers Bakes for Breast Cancer, the Massachusetts-based non-profit organization dedicated to funding breast cancer researchers and clinicians, is proud to announce its 25th anniversary in 2024 and event dates.
4 months ago Maine secretary of state receives more than 350 entries in flag design contest By Kevin Miller, Maine Public More than 350 people submitted proposals for a redesign of the original Maine state flag that will be the subject of a referendum vote this November.
4 months ago Department of Education supports learning and enrichment over the summer The Maine Department of Education has awarded $2,788,372 in Summer Learning and Enrichment Grant funding to 61 Maine schools, including the Guilford-based SAD 4.
4 months ago 8 injured after Jeep strikes moose, collides head-on with another SUV in Shirley By Leigh Tass, Bangor Daily News Staff SHIRLEY — Four children and four adults were injured after a Jeep hit a moose and then hit an oncoming SUV in Shirley Friday night, July 19, police say.
4 months ago Local training provides path to a rewarding career in emergency medical services DOVER-FOXCROFT — There are several reasons why people choose to work in emergency medical services: competitive pay, flexible schedules, job stability, career advancement opportunities, and the potential to save lives during every work shift.
4 months ago MaineCF awards $66K to support Piscataquis County organizations that strengthen communities More than $66,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Piscataquis County.
4 months ago New business applications reached a new high in Maine in 2023 By Ari Snider, Maine Public Maine saw just over 14,000 business applications last year, about an 8 percent increase from the year before, and the highest on record going back to 2005.
4 months ago Piscataquis Community Secondary School quarter 4 honor roll Grade 12, highest honors: Scott Chadbourne, Zachariah Demmer; high honors: Lily Carr, Dominic Cookson, Emily Easler, Benjamin Higgins, Parker Kelley, Sophia Kopf, Tim Van Der Heijden; honors: Kylee Downing, Onyxia Williams.
4 months ago Plant paddle on Sebec Lake The Sebec Lake Association, together with the Lake Stewards of Maine, will host a plant paddle workshop on Tuesday, Aug.
4 months ago How this group plans to rebuild Maine’s fiber economy and soil By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A small Maine volunteer group has big plans to rebuild a regional industry in a way they believe will also benefit the environment, particularly soil, and human health.
4 months ago Piscataquis County students named Mitchell Scholars PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit scholarship and research organization founded by Senator George J.