Cooperative Dexter-PCHS girls basketball team planned GUILFORD — Two days after a $9,501,135 2025-26 SAD 4 budget was voted down at the polls via a 327-297 count across the six district communities, the fourth time a proposed spending plan did not pass in the district, a revised budget was approved by the school board during an Oct.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff At least four companies that provide Medicare Advantage plans to older Mainers are cutting the options they offer in the state amid regional rollbacks and federal reductions to Medicare.

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

Photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha SchoolAPPLE CRUNCH DAY — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School students joined schools and communities across the state for Maine’s inaugural Apple Crunch Day on Oct.

MILO — The resignation of one of Brownville’s representatives to the SAD 41 Board of Directors was accepted during a school board meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Oct.

Paul Davis of Sangerville was selected Maine County Commissioner of October in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health is now under new leadership.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Central Hall Commons, the Piscataquis Regional Food Center, the Center Theatre and other community organizations are hosting a community volunteer fair from 1-4 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the RSU 68 staff are now in the active phase of our annual Christmas giving program.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff As towns across Maine grapple with inflating budgets and fewer candidates and volunteers, they may consider disbanding.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce a free concert featuring the band Darlin’ Corey at 3 p.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor I was recently corrected when referring to Katahdin.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BINGHAM — Maine’s highest court heard arguments on Oct.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has received 105 applications for the first round of the newly established Maine Trails Program grant cycle, reflecting the trail community’s commitment to outdoor recreation.

MILO — Triple Goddess Wellness, a unique blend of café, boutique and apothecary, is redefining  what it means to be a local community hub.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Buying a home in Maine is an expensive investment, but plenty of costs arise in the months and years after move-in day.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Contributor The onset of fatigue came quickly and decisively.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Politics Editor Mainers can vote early by absentee ballot at all municipal offices starting Monday through the rest of October ahead of the state’s Nov.