By Paul Koenig, Bangor Daily News Staff As we near the end of the year, we’re revisiting the stories from 2023 you read the most.

By Ron Chase Stormy weather ruined our plans for a western Maine mountain hike.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The federal government has approved Maine’s request to begin a preliminary disaster assessment after last week’s devastating wind storm.

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine courts have found a way to track whether police are taking away guns from people who can’t have them.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Hunters killed fewer bears this season than in the last two years, although harvest numbers are higher than before the pandemic, according to the state’s longtime bear biologist.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School DEXTER FOOD DRIVE — From Thanksgiving up to Christmas break students and staff at Dexter Regional High School collected non-perishable food items to donate to the local food cupboard.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The name is changing but the price Piscataquis County will be paying for trash disposal from the Unorganized Territories will remain the same for the short term.

PITTSFIELD – Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union continued its commitment to the greater community through several holiday corporate and employee-led programs in 2023.

MILO — The Milo Bicentennial Committee will wrap up the town’s 200th birthday with a “Thank You Community Party!” Please join us as we wrap up Milo’s year-long celebration from 7-11 p.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recognized 32 employees for achieving nearly 400 years of collective service at a December service award ceremony.

This week USDA Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson announced the final of five major USDA Rural Development grants to central Maine towns in 2023 for fire station construction.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Warmer temperatures near the ground in Maine helped create unusually high winds on Monday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec.

As workers continue efforts to restore power and begin recovery for Mainers impacted by Monday’s heavy rainfall and high winds, UScellular is donating $15,000 between two Maine chapters of the American Red Cross: the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter and the Northern and Eastern Main Chapter.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff On the third day of cleanup after a mighty wind storm brought rain and flooding to Maine, rivers are returning to normal levels.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School HOLIDAY MEALS — Early on the morning of Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine Highlands residents who would like to become medical assistants now have an easier path to reach their goals thanks to a free medical assistant training and “earn while you learn” opportunity.