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Maine Office of Tourism announces Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program grants

AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced grant awards totaling more than $450,000 to 20 Maine organizations in the second cycle of its Fiscal Year 2026 Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program.

Greenville is being eyed for Maine’s latest battery storage project

By Daniel O’Connor GREENVILLE — Officials in Greenville are considering a proposal to build a battery energy storage facility at a former steam plant.

Select board looking at naming cemetery to recognize Dow family

DOVER-FOXCROFT — What’s in a name? In Dover-Foxcroft the question is what is the name of a cemetery in the eastern part of town on land donated by the Dow Family.

Maple Sunday Breakfast will return to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An early spring tradition is returning to Foxcroft Academy, the 2026 Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club in collaboration with Foxcroft Academy and the FA Key Club.

Greenville Fire Department’s Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby returns this weekend

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Fire Department’s fifth annual Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby is set for this weekend, running on Friday, Feb.

Piscataquis Radar Runs return Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The fifth annual Piscataquis Radar Runs start at 10 a.

Maine’s 2025 moose harvest report is out. Here are the key takeaways

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recently released its 2025 moose harvest report, providing a comprehensive look at the state’s herd through detailed registration and age data.

Hibbard-Merrill family donates automated CPR device to Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department now has an automated CPR device in both of its ambulances thanks to the generosity of the Hibbard-Merrill Family.

Piscataquis Democrats contribute $1,000 to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats recently raised $1,000 for the Piscataquis Regional Food Center in Dover-Foxcroft.

Sangerville to sign EMS contract with Mayo Hospital

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville Fire Chief Matt Blockler has been authorized by the select board to sign a contract with Northern Light Mayo Hospital which will help allow the department to offer certain types of medical care before the arrival of an ambulance.

Red Cross to stop mobile blood drives in northern Maine

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff The American Red Cross will discontinue mobile blood drives across northern Maine effective in July, according to a statement from the organization.

Penquis Valley Key Club Empty Bowl Night

MILO — On Friday, March 13 from 5-7 p.

Take a look behind the scenes to meet Maine high school mascots

By Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Sports Editor Foreign exchange students.

Milo Public Safety Building construction continues

MILO — Work continues on Milo’s forthcoming $7.

Janet Mills nominates a top federal prosecutor to be a Maine judge

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff One of Maine’s top federal prosecutors may become a district court judge.

Penobscot County officials send an ‘urgent request’ for funding to Janet Mills

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County officials sent a letter to Gov.

Maine hospitals raise alarms about tax changes and funding cuts in Janet Mills’ proposed budget

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Representatives from Maine’s two largest hospital systems are warning that tax changes proposed by Gov.

RE/MAX INFINITY named Outstanding REMAX Brokerage of the Year

RE/MAX INFINITY is proud to announce it has been recognized as the 2025 Outstanding REMAX Brokerage of the Year in the State of Maine, a prestigious honor that reflects exceptional performance, leadership and commitment to clients and community.

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