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2 men sentenced for roles in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — All four men who had roles in a 2024 Bangor murder have pleaded guilty.

What spreads faster than the flu? Myths about flu shots

BREWER — We’ve all heard them before, “The flu actually gives you the flu,” “the flu shot isn’t effective” or “the flu is basically just a common cold.

Dave’s World honored by Efficiency Maine

FREEPORT — On Sept.

Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A hiker on Katahdin was still alive when the first 911 call came in, Baxter State Park’s director told the Bangor Daily News.

A cappella and strings to appear at Center Theatre Harvest Gala

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that two varied groups will be performing at the annual Center Theatre Harvest Gala.

Unidentified body found on Katahdin

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff An unidentified person was found dead on Katahdin on Sept.

Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union to host second annual paintball tournament to end hunger

GUILFORD — Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union will host its second annual paintball tournament on Saturday, Sept.

AARP Maine honored with Helper of the Year Award

BREWER — AARP Maine was honored with the 2026 Helper of the Year Award by the Eastern Area Agency on Aging at the Harvest for Help Breakfast on Sept.

Penobscot County projected to have $1M in excess cash by end of year

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — After years of overspending, Penobscot County is projected to end 2026 with more than $1 million cash on hand.

PCHS senior reaches 100-goal milestone

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School senior Chase Lander joined some rare company in Maine high school sports history with his 100th career goal in a 14-0 victory vs.

Milo Public Safety Building nearing completion

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearly 90% complete.

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A third man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 Bangor murder.

Maine Civil Air Patrol cadets mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at International Seaplane Fly-In

GREENVILLE — Remembering.

Final preparations underway for third annual Walk for Hope

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will welcome friends, families, cancer survivors and caregivers on Saturday, Sept.

Why 4 Maine rivers flow north instead of toward the ocean

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Most Maine rivers eventually carry water toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Valley Grange prepares for annual Dictionary Days

Valley Grange of Guilford members and friends will soon return to school to celebrate Dictionary Days at five local elementary schools.

Former priest serving sentence on sex charges dies at Maine correctional facility

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — Ronald Paquin, 83, died Friday afternoon, Sept.

Take your library card outdoors, enjoy a free day at Maine State Parks Saturday

This September, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month by giving Maine library card holders a day to enjoy the state’s great outdoors — free of charge.

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