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Meet the longshots who could play major roles in Maine’s top elections

By David Marino Jr.

Why Maine has private high schools that serve public students

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This week’s question is a continuation of a question asked earlier in the summer about why Maine has a number of townships named for defunct Massachusetts schools.

So glad for October at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn To paraphrase poet Nicholas Gordon: In October, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams.

Maine Crafts Weekend in Monson

MONSON — Maine Crafts Association hosts the 10th annual Maine Crafts Weekend Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

Piscataquis County Democrats contribute to Greenville food pantries

GREENVILLE — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee continues to address food insecurity in our communities.

The pandemic spurred Maine’s fastest-growing industry

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The pandemic boosted Maine’s life sciences sector, which saw the fastest job growth among all industries in the state, a study released Thursday found.

Lawsuit says teen was thrown in solitary confinement and abused inside Maine’s youth prisons

By Callie Ferguson, Bangor Daily News Staff A former teen who was incarcerated at two Maine youth prisons has sued the Maine Department of Corrections, claiming staff repeatedly used excessive force against him and placed him in solitary confinement for behavior related to his disabilities.

Monson Arts awarded grant from Lunder Foundation for extended learning program

MONSON — Monson Arts has been awarded $20,000 by the Lunder Foundation to support its partnership with the Extended Learning Opportunities in Maine High Schools.

Moose season begins Monday

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sept.

Cooperative Democrats, discord with Paul LePage upend sportsman endorsements

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Few groups in Augusta have been as interesting over the last few years as the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.

Annual walk/run for suicide prevention

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The JD Foundation is having its sixth annual Walk/Run to Wake the Silence on Saturday, Oct.

Home sales continued decline in August as prices steadily rose

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Home sales were down again in August as the median price of a single-family home increased nearly 10 percent since the same time last year.

Northern Light CA Dean Primary Care introduces patient self-scheduling

GREENVILLE — On Sept.

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Guyotte presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Contributed photo LIFETIME OF SERVICE — Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Joe Guyotte, pictured with family members during a surprise presentation, was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention in Fryeburg, which was held Sept.

Greenville Select Board updated on county developments

GREENVILLE — The select board learned more about several developments for Piscataquis County that will affect Greenville and the surrounding area as members met with District 3 Piscataquis County Commissioner Wayne Erkkinen on Sept.

A&A Brochu Logging recognized by Maine Forest Products Council with Outstanding Logger Award

NEWRY – The Maine Forest Products Council awarded A&A Brochu Logging with the organization’s Outstanding Logger Award at its 62nd Annual Meeting on Sept.

WorkHealth, LLC expanding to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — WorkHealth, LLC, partners with employers to provide occupational health services that support employees’ ability to safely perform their specific duties and job functions.

Here’s where fall foliage is starting to change in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Fall foliage is starting to peek out in some places as temperatures become more consistently cool across the state.

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