GREENVILLE — A Catholic church in Greenville is clashing with local officials over whether its digital sign violates a town ordinance.

By Murray Carpenter, Maine Public The winter storm that pummeled Maine left damage at some of Maine’s state parks.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The effects of chemical contamination of Maine’s fish and wildlife, the impact of the revamped antlerless deer permit system and winter tick mortality among moose are three of the key areas outdoor enthusiasts should follow as we head into 2023.

BANGOR — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H staff in Penobscot County will hold a youth public speaking workshop on Saturday, Jan.

By The Associated Press Maine is likely to finish the year with its highest number of highway fatalities in 15 years, as a pandemic trend of speeding and reckless driving continues across the state, officials said.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Thousands of Mainers remained without power Tuesday, five days after a fierce storm ripped through the state, causing damage that in some parts of Maine exceeded the October 2017 windstorm.

Camden National Bank announced that its Hope@Home program has reached the milestone of $700,000 in unrestricted funds donated to over 50 homeless shelters throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff On a cold December Thursday night, John Michaud of Milo walked up the steps of the Mansion Church in Bangor with his laptop bag slung over his shoulder, greeting people waiting outside by name.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff A Readfield couple’s lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on Sunday hunting as part of Maine’s landmark right-to-food amendment appears to be headed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A new study published in an international forestry journal finds that better forest management could significantly grow New England’s carbon storage, improve wildlife habitat and provide a reliable timber supply.

ORONO — The potentially lethal Lymphoproliferative virus is becoming more prevalent among wild turkeys in the Northeast.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Consumers are feeling the pinch of product shortages and rising prices as they head into the holidays.

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announced Senate committee assignments for the 131st Maine Legislature.

ORONO — Researchers from the University of Maine and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are working together to develop new resources that will support current and future management strategies for wild turkey populations in the state.

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By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff First came the snow.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The impacts of high winds on Friday carried through to Saturday morning, with thousands of Mainers still without power as storm crews worked to repair lines.

BROWNVILLE — A Brownville firefighter and emergency medical technician who was convicted of stealing from a fire department where he worked in New Hampshire will serve as the town’s next fire chief.