By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A $750 million contract for transportation services will stay with an out-of-state company, Maine’s highest court ruled.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff “The Maine Outdoors,” an outdoors radio show hosted by former Bangor Daily News Managing Editor V.

AUGUSTA – The Secretary of State’s Office announced that Maine voters may now request absentee ballots for the Nov.

Greenville police say an 83-year-old woman who was traveling from Maine to Florida has been found after being reported missing.

AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Office of Affordable Health Care, announced the release of $30 million in funding through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program to help strengthen the long-term financial health and sustainability of rural hospitals across Maine.

PORTLAND – The Maine Community Foundation announced it has been awarded a 2026 Civic Hub grant from the Trust for Civic Life, a national grantmaker supporting rural communities.

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt will soon take the helm of Bangor Savings Bank, the largest bank based in Maine, as its 13th president and CEO.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff Greenville police say an 83-year-old woman who was traveling from Maine to Florida is missing.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the Sebec Lake Association, the Town of Dover-Foxcroft and Moosehead Regional Land Trust to host Ivonne Vazquez of Bas Rouge Farm for a hands-on Buffer Planting Workshop on Saturday, Aug.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The operator of the McKay Station hydroelectric facility said water continued to flow into the West Branch of the Penobscot River during July 27’s turbine shutdown, meeting the minimum release requirements under its federal license.

RANDOLPH CENTER, Vermont — Vermont State University is pleased to recognize Maia Shahin of Guilford for earning a place on the president’s list for spring 2026.

The Transportation Assessment for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties report was prepared by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine in partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation.

AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the spring 2026 full-time and part-time president’s lists and full-time and part-time dean’s lists.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is projected to stay on budget in 2026 for the first time in years.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A sudden shutdown at a dam on the West Branch of the Penobscot River may have killed thousands of fish, leaving Maine anglers and guides warning that a nationally recognized cold-water fishery is being put at repeated risk.

AMES, Iowa — Claire Fogler of Exeter has been named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University.

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced the launch of a refreshed digital experience that makes it easier for customers to find information, explore financial solutions and manage everyday banking needs online.

BANGOR — Penquis is launching its annual “We’ve Got Your Back” school supply drive, inviting community members to donate new backpacks, school supplies or funds to help 1,200 children begin the school year with confidence.