DOVER-FOXCROFT — Teamwork was the trait recognized during the month of April for the SeDoMoCha School’s Students in the Spotlight honorees.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2025, Megan Hreben and Salutatorian Amelia Greaves.

MILO — Now that the SAD 41 School Board has done its work on the proposed 2025-26 school year budget, the public will have its opportunity to vote on the finances.

By Steve Mistler, Maine Public State Auditor Matt Dunlap says he’s exploring a bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat, raising the prospect that Democratic U.

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite standing only 5-foot-9, Steve Pound was a towering figure in the Maine basketball community.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The Trump administration has cut $35 million in grants to help Mainers with digital skills and online safety.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Proponents of the push to require a photo ID to vote have filed a challenge against the state over the referendum language that will appear on Mainers’ ballots this fall.

By WGME PORTLAND — A new Miss Maine USA has officially been crowned, and the winner wasn’t either of the two contestants who were getting the most attention.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Dexter voters will decide on June 10 whether two Maine School Administrative District 46 school board members should be removed.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine won’t have to worry about the possibility of splitting into two area codes for at least 20 years.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — More than 800 students graduated from Husson University on Saturday, May 10, including 560 undergraduates.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit UnionFOOD DONATIONS — Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union held its annual meeting on April 21 at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

DEXTER — The SAD 46 School Board approved a proposed $16,653,368 budget for the 2025-26 academic year during a meeting at the Ridge View Community School on May 7.

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff Rumors of a super-wealthy landowner are circulating after a newcomer closed a prime piece of hiking land along Moosehead Lake and began building a large waterfront home.

This May Northern Light Health joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health and promote mental and emotional wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month.

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By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Alton Wilson of Fryeburg goes fishing on Moosehead during the first week in May every year with his brother Delly Wilson Sr.