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85-year-old found in upside down car in Garland

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff GARLAND — Rescuers found an 85-year-old man who crashed into the woods in Garland on Wednesday, Feb.

Maine train derailment that spilled 500 gallons of fuel caused by beaver dam, officials say

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A 2023 train derailment in rural Somerset County that spilled 500 gallons of diesel fuel was caused by excessive water that flowed through a beaver dam and washed out part of the track, state officials said Wednesday, Feb.

Flu continues to surge in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The flu continues to surge in Maine, with cases nearly doubling over the past two weeks.

SAD 4, SAD 46 working on regional high school application

GUILFORD — Facility committees from both SAD 4 and the Dexter-based SAD 46 will begin meeting to plan for the new regional comprehensive high school application through the Maine Department of Education.

Piscataquis Radar Runs return Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The fourth annual Piscataquis Radar Runs start at 10 a.

Maine credit unions reach new milestone raising $1.3M to end hunger

WESTBROOK — Credit union representatives gathered in Freeport on Feb.

Gov. Mills and Northeast Delta Dental announce extension of Maine Veterans’ Dental Network

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation awards $50,000 to the Heart of Maine Resource Center

DEXTER — The Heart of Maine Resource Center announces a gift awarded by the Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount $50,000 to support the organization’s capital campaign for a new resource center.

Three graduate from Northern Light CA Dean Hospital CNA course

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to announce that Anthony Squeglia, Lileighanne Miller, and Amy Breton graduated from its recent certified nursing assistant training program.

This Valentine’s Day UScellular suggests apps to strengthen relationships

On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the many relationships in our lives.

4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April.

How a Maine ice diver raised a U-Haul from the bottom of a frozen lake

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff The man Mainers call when they lose something below the surfaces of frozen lakes is having a very unusual year.

Maine saw a 19 percent drop in overdose deaths last year

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a 19 percent drop in overdose deaths in 2024.

Campaign begins to purchase Big Moose Mountain

GREENVILLE — Several weeks after launching a campaign to purchase the Big Moose Mountain ski property, a local nonprofit is nearly a sixth of the way to its $5.

Leask named to Abilene Christian dean’s honor roll

ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian University has named Amber Leask of Rockwood to the fall 2024 dean’s honor roll.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital to host public forum on eating disorders

BANGOR — As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week from Feb.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival moving to Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2025 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14.

SAD 41 looks to convert Marion C. Cook School into home of 3- to 5-year-old program

MILO — SAD 41 is looking to keep the Marion C.

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