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SAD 4 residents vote down $9.5M budget

GUILFORD – For the second time in as many months, SAD 4 residents voted down a proposed 2025-26 budget.

$2.5M for Greenville housing project advanced by Collins in funding bill

Millions for Brownville, Monson fire stations advanced by Collins in funding bill

Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has chosen a property in Hampden as the potential site for a new jail, according to a source with knowledge of the decision.

Renting in Maine is unaffordable, but it’s the best option in New England

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Someone earning minimum wage needs to work 61 hours a week to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment in Maine.

Maine train engineer sues Canadian Pacific after he was nearly impaled in derailment

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A train engineer is suing Canadian Pacific Railway, saying the company should have known there was a high risk that tracks would be washed out before a train derailment in rural Maine nearly three years ago.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $500,000 for Friends of the Mountain, EMDC

Shahin named to Vermont State dean’s list

RANDOLPH CENTER, Vermont — Vermont State University is proud to congratulate Maia Shahin of Guilford for being named to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.

EMDC awards $1.4M in grants to 56 small businesses through Economic Recovery Hub Program

Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to announce the continued success of its Economic Recovery Implementation Hub program, having awarded $1.

Hammond Lumber will acquire building supply company

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Hammond Lumber Co.

Maine hospitals concerned about charity care expansion and Medicaid cuts

By Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor A new law expands who is eligible for charity care in Maine while federal Medicaid cuts are expected to push tens of thousands off public insurance.

19th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — Come check out the activities taking place for the 19th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival.

SeDoMoCha Middle School third trimester honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Ella Annis, Alexis Arcaro, Lauren Caruso, Tiffany Chan, Ayla Furmna, Alex Hanson, Michael Kinney, Cooper Knepp, Ryan McGary, Hunter McKusick-Slama, Madelyn Poire, Adalynn Rayfield, Alexis Richardson, Cary Sullivan, Owen White; honors: Gabriel Chambers.

Maine Community Foundation launches two new grant programs

The Maine Community Foundation has launched two new grant programs: Land for Communities and the Maine Women’s Fund.

Ridge View Community School end of year honor roll

Grade eight, habits of work honor roll high honors: Cindy Adams, Memphis Cole, Elainah Hotham, Alessandra Long, Callista Rodgers, Fiona Rodgers, Liam Saunders, Hailey Young; academic honor roll high honors: Alessandra Long, Callista Rodgers, Liam Saunders, Landen Sillanpaa.

Haffenreffer named to NMCC dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has announced its dean’s list for the spring semester, recognizing 239 students for their outstanding academic achievements.

Dexter Regional High School Class of 2015 10th reunion

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School 10TH REUNION — Twenty-four members of the Dexter Regional High School Class of 2015, their families and some of their teachers enjoyed a class reunion on Sunday, July 13 at the school.

Greenville Consolidated School fourth quarter honor roll

Grade 12 honors: Haley Ferland, Lakely St.

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