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Photographer finds the spooky beauty in Maine’s abandoned places

By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine photographer Arend T.

MaineCF’s Maine Women’s Fund awards $120K, seeks committee members

The Maine Women’s Fund at the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to 24 organizations that work to advance gender equity in Maine.

Maine deer harvest expected to be lower than last year’s record high

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s deer biologist said Monday he expects the harvest to be less than last year’s all-time high, but more than the 10-year average of 29,000.

Eastern Maine Development Corporation awards $424K to Maine businesses

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation, in collaboration with Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development is announcing a commitment of $424,000 in grants to support 15 Maine businesses that were founded after Jan.

Milo Festival of Trees

MILO — Piscataquis Masonic Lodge, Milo presents a Festival of Trees and raffle Friday, Dec.

Abbot Christmas Tree Lighting Friday

ABBOT — The town of Abbot and Abbot Historical Society are holding the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers for 2024 tax season

AARP Foundation is currently recruiting passionate people throughout Maine to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season.

Land trust makes great strides in helping to preserve Maine’s most pristine region

GREENVILLE — Friends of Wilson Ponds Area, Inc.

Kris Kringle’s Market Saturday

MONSON — Christmas is just around the corner and those special unique items for everyone on the gift list could be at Monson’s annual Kris Kringle’s Market on Saturday, Dec.

Maine’s outdoor economy grew more than 16 percent last year

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public Maine’s outdoor economy grew by more than 16 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to the U.

Camden National Bank recognized for outstanding commitment to small business growth

The Finance Authority of Maine presented Camden National Bank with the “Lender at Work for Maine” award at its 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Hometown Holidays at Thompson Free Library

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Catch the holiday spirit at the Thompson Free Library from 9:30-11:30 a.

Tips to protect your data when shopping online this holiday season

This holiday season, more people will be shopping online, with sales projected to grow between 10.

Jeep rear-ends horse-drawn carriage in Exeter

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Thomaston man was arrested Thursday, Nov.

Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will consider rolling back strict new rules requiring Mainers to disconnect fossil fuel-burning furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.

Man accused of assaulting Waterville police officer arrested in Greenville

By WGME A Maine man who allegedly assaulted an officer in Waterville and then drove off in a stolen vehicle has been arrested in Greenville.

Some Maine prosecutors stop using a terrorizing law that’s likely unconstitutional

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine law that prohibits making certain types of threatening statements is likely unconstitutional following a U.

Tips to protect your data when shopping online this holiday season

This holiday season, more people will be shopping online, with sales projected to grow between 10.

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