By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Not all that long ago, artist and University of Maine professor Susan Smith hadn’t heard the acronym that most Mainers are now all too familiar with: PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” the compounds that have contaminated soil and water across the country, and which have only garnered widespread public attention in recent years.

BANGOR — The state approved a development permit for a proposed $126.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Large-scale power outages are becoming more common across the country and in Maine as extreme weather, stoked by a warming climate, knocks out electricity to wider swaths of people.

School Administrative District 41 in Milo has switched to remote learning following a rise in COVID-19 cases just weeks into the new school year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft will honor the club’s dear friend and 65-year member the late Harold “Doc” Sherman with the dedication of the Kiwanis Park Gazebo and ramp at 2:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center and Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine announce the launch of the Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger initiative in Piscataquis County.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft has partnered with two organizations to research the Mayo Mill dam and connected facilities to plan for its future and improve fish passage along the Piscataquis River.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Stephen Buckley, who installs solar panels for Synergy Solar, is the type of unconventional worker the state of Maine is targeting to fill its workforce gap.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Three dozen Republicans running for the Maine House of Representatives in November issued a statement Monday refusing to answer questions for a Bangor Daily News voter guide, accusing the newspaper of a “far-left” agenda.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced that auditions for Kris Kringle the Musical will take place on Saturday, Sept.

Contributed photo TICKET WINNER – Rusty Willette of Dover-Foxcroft, a proud alumnus of the University of Maine, is pictured at Saturday’s game against Colgate University where he won tickets to the Black Bears’ upcoming game vs.

During his tenure, Wilhelm Friess, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Maine, has seen a pattern of talented first-generation, low-income engineering students leaving the program — or dropping out of college altogether.

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to announce its new podcast series, “Maine Boost.

DEXTER – The Dexter Revitalization Committee is launching a consumer-centered trade show in October which will be held at the historic Dexter Town Hall located at 4 Hall Street This two-day event is Saturday, Oct.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff PARKMAN – An 18-year-old man died on Friday night, Sept.

GREENVILLE — Employees, hospital supporters, patients, and community members gathered on Friday, Sept.

PRESQUE ISLE – The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Alumni Association will present six awards of distinction during the upcoming Homecoming 2022 activities, including an honor for Paul Stearns of Guilford.

The Appalachian Mountain Club launched See the Dark, a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.