DOVER-FOXCROFT – A week into the new year, RSU 68 officials are working on developing the budget for the 2025-26 academic year.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff KENDUSKEAG — At least two people were injured in a crash on Route 15 on Monday morning, Jan.

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Vicki Alward to executive vice president, chief operating officer.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A man charged with murdering a Corinth man appeared in court Monday.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Join us for a heartwarming event in February as the Piscataquis Regional Food Center hosts its inaugural Cold Hands & Warm Hearts Luncheon.

With winter weather upon us and temperatures starting to drop, UScellular is reminding smartphone users about the potential effects extreme cold can have on their devices.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a record-breaking number of tick-borne disease cases in 2024 for a second year in a row.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers have plenty of work ahead of them in 2025 to tackle a projected transportation funding shortfall, with a $100 million bond and other tax changes potentially on the table.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The year 2024 was a busy one for politics in Maine, with high-stakes elections, legislative responses to the Lewiston mass shooting and local housing debates among the many notable events.

CAMDEN – Camden National Corporation (“Camden National”) (NASDAQ: CAC), the bank holding company for Camden National Bank, announced the closing of its merger with Northway Financial, Inc.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A number of agriculture-related laws passed this year were geared toward farmers, such as new rules for salmonella prevention, and monitoring at commercial egg farms; support for well-drilling to respond to droughts; and a new task force finding ways to support the state’s dairy industry.

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine are excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2025 County Teachers of the Year and the 2026 State Teacher of the Year.

ATKINSON — The homeowners of an Atkinson home escaped harm after three teenaged boys responded to the scene early Wednesday morning, Jan.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Working Mainers will notice lighter paychecks starting Wednesday, when a tax funding the state’s new paid family and medical leave program goes into effect with the new year.

Penquis is inviting community members to participate in public information sessions to share their input on local transportation needs.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has a small population and a part-time Legislature, but state leaders and lawmakers have plenty of big problems to tackle in 2025.

Maine’s only mobile mammography unit is about to achieve another new milestone: walk-in screenings offered to all women, without an appointment.