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What we learned from the 1st debate between Angus King and 2 challengers

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Greenville ski area is for sale after developer’s grand plans fell through

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff A partially defunct ski area in northern Maine was listed for sale Monday for $27 million after a developer’s big plans for it fell through over the summer.

Brownville Elementary third-graders gain lots of words

BROWNVILLE — Grade 3 students at the Brownville Elementary School now have thousands of words and accompanying definitions at their fingertips, along with other assorted facts.

‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ film adaptation opens in theaters Friday

By CBS 13 The movie based on Donn Fendler’s classic survival memoir “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” will finally hit theaters this Friday.

Start a career in the medical field with free CNA training in Greenville

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will hold a free certified nursing assistant training program in Greenville for people who would like to pursue a rewarding career in healthcare.

Despite Maine conflicts over political signs, they may not even work

By Jules Walkup, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s election season, which means it’s almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing political campaign signs in people’s yards or along the sides of roads.

MaineDOT getting over $53 million for rural freight rail upgrades

By Chris Bouchard, St.

4 things the scant polls of Maine tell us to expect on Election Day

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The massive 2020 U.

Austin Theriault’s late Donald Trump-heavy pitch is aimed at Republican voters

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff After seeking a more moderate tone in recent debates rather than promoting former President Donald Trump, state Rep.

Collins announces more than $53M for freight rail upgrades in rural Maine

Versant Power supports Penquis heating assistance program

BANGOR — Versant Power has made a $20,000 donation to Penquis’ heating assistance program that helps heat Maine families’ homes this winter.

UScellular offers top tech tips for a safe Halloween

Halloween is a busy time of the year for families, with children anxiously grabbing their costumes to collect candy with their family and friends.

Local quilter sews for cancer patients

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Quilting has been a lifelong hobby for Lee Priest, and when it came time to reduce her fabric supply, she decided to put her talent to work to serve others.

Dexter native Coffin is first Mainer inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Jeff Coffin, a saxophone player who grew up in Dexter, became the first Mainer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Dave Matthews Band.

Northern Light Health’s finance chief discusses its $100M deficit

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff After a stretch of weeks that have shed light on the financial turmoil at Northern Light Health and culminated in staffing turnover in its highest ranks, the Bangor Daily News sat down with the system’s chief financial officer, James Rohrbaugh, Oct.

Candlelight vigil for domestic violence homicide victims

BANGOR — Partners for Peace is planning a candlelight vigil for Virginia Cookson and all domestic violence homicide victims on Tuesday, Oct.

Piscataquis Democrats donate to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Community Democrats continue to help those struggling with food insecurity.

Another credit agency warns Northern Light Health’s rating could drop

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A second agency is considering lowering its credit rating for Northern Light Health over its growing financial troubles.

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