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Chasing vibes and ghosts at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Library vibes can change faster than Maine’s weather.

Winter heating aid may be hard to get in Maine. Here’s what you can do instead

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff The heating aid program that helps many Mainers heat their homes opened up in July, but it is expected to run out before winter’s end.

Gov. Mills invites nominations for 2024 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Short-staffed Penobscot County 911 center is rerouting calls

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Staffing shortages are plaguing two essential public safety departments in Penobscot County.

Maine home sales rose in August despite tight supply

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales rose in August despite buyers encountering fewer properties on the market.

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals announce fall flu shot clinics

The fall season is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about getting a flu shot.

Austin Theriault leads Jared Golden in 1st public poll of Maine’s 2nd District

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Republican Austin Theriault has a narrow lead on Democratic U.

Rhoda honored with Rich Family Association scholarship

The Rich Family Association awarded Annabelle Rhoda of Dover-Foxcroft with a $500 scholarship.

Beverage truck crashes north of Greenville

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A beverage truck crashed early Thursday morning, Sept.

UScellular expands 5G mid-band network in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT – UScellular has expanded its 5G mid-band network in Dover-Foxcroft to enhance the mobile, home, and business internet experience for customers in the area.

Man allegedly threatened his family and police with ax in Carmel

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A man allegedly threatened his family and police with an ax in Carmel on Monday.

Sheriff’s office dispatch center awaiting replacement doors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building has been proceeding and is nearing completion.

Most Maine sheriffs don’t sell guns from evidence

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Investigations into the Oxford County sheriff over the last year drew public attention to how he traded guns from the evidence room to a local gun store without seeking permission from the original gun owners, keeping financial records of the deal or telling officials responsible for finances about it.

MaineCF scholarships recognize emerging college leaders

The Maine Community Foundation’s Chet Jordan Leadership Awards were given to eight college students totaling $25,000.

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife honors Skolfield and Conover Bennet with Fly Rod Crosby Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Awards

WATERVILLE – Tenley Skolfield of Solon and Alexandra Conover Bennett of Willimantic were both honored Sept.

Sangerville woman indicted in crash that killed passenger receives 12-year sentence

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT – A Sangerville woman who was indicted on charges of manslaughter and aggravated criminal operating under the influence has received a 12-year sentence.

Guilford woman at center of one of Maine’s ‘largest embezzlement cases’ receives 9-year sentence

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Guilford woman who was found guilty of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Prisoner dies at Mountain View Correctional Facility

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — An inmate at the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston died on Monday.

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