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‘Fifty Seasons’ documentary highlights Maine black bear research

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A new documentary detailing 50 years of black bear research in Maine was released Nov.

Aroostook eighth graders will explore the Allagash starting next year

By Chris Bouchard, The County Staff ALLAGASH — Thanks to a new program, nearly a hundred St.

Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility dies at 67

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — An inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility died shortly before 10 p.

Local application submitted for regional comprehensive high school

DEXTER — Two area school districts and the region’s career and technical education center have applied for state funding for a comprehensive high school that will combine traditional academics, career and technical education, and access to college courses.

Nearly half of Maine’s voters participated in off-year election

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Nearly half of Maine’s registered voters participated in this year’s November election, which was much higher turnout than during the past two off-year elections.

Community support networks are growing in Maine. Here’s where to find help.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Although a deal has been reached to end the government shutdown that jeopardized SNAP benefits for thousands of Mainers, heating aid and other assistance programs are still feeling the impact of a lack of federal funding.

Committee approves parts of $36M Penobscot County budget

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff A proposed $36 million budget for Penobscot County, including a controversial increase in the jail budget, was partially approved by an advisory committee in a five-hour meeting on Nov.

Commissioners partially restore program grant cuts

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Program grant cuts to six organizations in the proposed 2026 Piscataquis County budget have been restored by the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

A quaint wood and concrete yurt is for sale in rural Maine

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News StaffA yurt made of wood and concrete on nearly 40 acres is for sale in rural Maine.

Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Central Maine Power’s 5-year rate hike proposal has been denied

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Nov.

Penobscot County to propose raising taxes by nearly 20% amid budget shortfall

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County residents may feel the effects of a growing budget next year caused by a soaring jail budget and a $3.

Dexter Regional High School receives $75,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School now has $75,000 to put toward upgrades to the football field thanks to T-Mobile.

Maine Health Care Association, Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program honor long-term care staff

WATERVILLE — The Maine Health Care Association and the Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program honored 20 long-term care workers with the Excellence in Long Term Care Award at Thomas College’s Spann Student Commons.

Foxcroft Academy students named PCSWCD 2025 Volunteers of the Year

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District works to protect, promote and conserve this county’s natural resources.

Northern Light partners with Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company, and Northern Light Health are working together to bring affordable, high-quality health care coverage for those living in Maine.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

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