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Androscoggin Bank promotes Simko to senior vice president

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank is excited to announce that Director of Government Banking John Simko, has been promoted to senior vice president.

6,000 attend 2024 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The day started with showers, but by mid-morning it was perfect whoopie pie weather for the 6,000 people who came to Dover-Foxcroft to get their fill of Maine’s Official State Treat during the 15th Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 22.

See this moose in velvet in a Maine pond

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Bull moose use their antlers during mating season to show their dominance when trying to compete with other males for potential mates.

UScellular offers tech tips for summertime travel

Summer travel is back and better than ever in 2024.

Maine home sales, value increases holding steady for 4th month in a row

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw home sales increase in May, making it the fourth straight month of growth after more than two years of a steady decline in the state’s housing market.

Breaking down the electric bill hikes coming for most Mainers on July 1

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Solar subsidies and storms will drive another round of electric rate hikes hitting most Mainers on July 1, though the effects will differ depending on where you live.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Bike & Boat rescheduled

GREENVILLE — Due to forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital has postponed the Sunday, June 23 Bike & Boat event.

Watch these rare triplet moose calves near Baxter State Park

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Wayne Clukey of West Enfield couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw these three babies tagging along with their Mom near Baxter State Park on Wednesday, June 19 (https://www.

Maine saw nearly 100 heat-related emergency visits during heat wave

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff If there’s one thing to learn at the height of summer, it’s that heat waves can seriously affect your health.

Expect Maine’s fairs to be more agricultural this year

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Across Maine’s agricultural fairs, organizers are making a new push to connect attendees to current farmers and fair history.

April’s solar eclipse greatly boosted tourism spending in Maine

By Nick Song, Maine Public Spending by tourists in Maine increased by 23.

Injured Waterville man carried out of Gulf Hagas

BOWDOIN COLLEGE EAST GRANT TWP – The Maine Warden Service, with the help of volunteers from the Appalachian Mountain Club, Greenville Fire and Rescue, and the ambulance crew from C.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns on Saturday in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine’s beloved Whoopie Pie Festival will return Saturday June 22 with live wrestling and a record number of bakers from around the state.

Perri named to NMCC spring dean’s list

SeDoMoCha students stick it to the principal

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Soon after walking into the gymnasium for a mid-morning assembly on the final day of school on June 14, SeDoMoCha School Principal Adam Gudroe found himself in a sticky situation.

New Piscataquis County flag raised on county campus

Contributed photo NEW COUNTY FLAG — The new Piscataquis County flag is raised by Sheriff Robert Young, Chief Deputy Todd Lyford, and Deputy Kyle Wilson during a ceremony on Flag Day (Friday, June 14) at the county campus in Dover-Foxcroft.

Gov. Mills announces $2.4M in grants to help prepare for climate effects, improve energy efficiency

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Color run at Dexter Regional High School

By Chloe Murdock, Dexter Regional High School Class of 2026 DEXTER — June 1 was a beautiful day for a color run! Dexter Regional High School’s JMG Student Leadership Team and Positive Action Team teamed up to put together a 5K color fun run.

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