Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Drones, the tiny flying machines first used in the military and now by civilians for everything from crop dusting to animal watching, have found their way into Maine’s hunting arena.

By Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A mix of famous names, top officeholders and rising stars are among those quietly jockeying to be Maine’s next governor ahead of a refresh coming to the Maine State House in 2026.

GUILFORD —  The annual Guilford Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has taken a major step to preserve its iconic 207 area code for years to come.

MONSON — Monson’s Kris Kringle’s Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff President-elect Donald Trump fleshed out his campaign vows with his Monday announcement of a plan to place 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, affecting everything from logging to energy in Maine given Canada is its dominant trading partner.

AUGUSTA — Since 2018, the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has provided indispensable support to NAMI Maine, enabling significant strides in youth and family mental health education across the state.

By CBS 13 A record number of voters throughout Maine cast ballots in this year’s presidential election.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha’s second Student in the Spotlight assembly was held on Tuesday, Nov.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff A new twist on an ancient agricultural practice is playing out at farms throughout Maine and the nation.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next spring tulips will rise from a small garden next to the sidewalk on West Main Street, just a few steps away from Foxcroft Academy.

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Nov.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Those hoping for reflections from U.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Christmas Tree Association is pleased to announce that it is once again organizing a delivery and presentation of winning Maine-grown and produced Christmas trees and wreaths to the Blaine House on Monday, Dec.

By Sasha Ray, Bangor Daily News Staff SEARSPORT — After two months of renovations, the new owners of Searsport’s longtime grocery store are finally getting ready to reopen for business.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Business as usual with GFWC/Miosac Club at a recent club meeting.