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Mainers can now renew Real ID online

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers can now renew their Real ID through an online portal.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Lung Cancer Month and The Great American Smokeout

Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival.

Central Maine Power’s 5-year rate hike proposal has been denied

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Nov.

Penobscot County to propose raising taxes by nearly 20% amid budget shortfall

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County residents may feel the effects of a growing budget next year caused by a soaring jail budget and a $3.

Dexter Regional High School receives $75,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School now has $75,000 to put toward upgrades to the football field thanks to T-Mobile.

Maine Health Care Association, Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program honor long-term care staff

WATERVILLE — The Maine Health Care Association and the Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program honored 20 long-term care workers with the Excellence in Long Term Care Award at Thomas College’s Spann Student Commons.

Foxcroft Academy students named PCSWCD 2025 Volunteers of the Year

Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District works to protect, promote and conserve this county’s natural resources.

Northern Light partners with Harvard Pilgrim

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health company, and Northern Light Health are working together to bring affordable, high-quality health care coverage for those living in Maine.

Robertson of earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, Maryland – Joseph Micheal Robertson of Sangerville, earned a bachelor of science in computer science from University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2025.

Penquis receives $1,000 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support families

Penquis was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.

Tri-County Technical Center FFA Chapter represents Maine at 98th National FFA Convention

This past October over 70,000 FFA members from across the country gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 98th National FFA Convention.

Maine expands recall of cannabis vapes

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is expanding its recall of cannabis vapes because of unsafe pesticide levels.

GFWC/Miosac Club news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club met Nov.

SAD 4 officials to further discuss secondary school options

GUILFORD — The future of the Guilford-based school district remains uncertain as officials weigh multiple possibilities.

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the October Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Earthquake rattled the ground near Dover-Foxcroft

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An earthquake rattled the ground near Dover-Foxcroft on Sunday morning, Nov.

Two Knights Brewing Company grant formally approved

SANGERVILLE — A $100,000 State of Maine Community Development Block Grant economic development program grant for Two Knights Brewing Company to help business expand by purchasing canning equipment, which would allow for Two Knights Brewing Company beer to be sold in area stores, was formally approved by the Sangerville Select Board during a Nov.

Maine’s median home price falls for just the 2nd time since 2019

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s median home price fell in September for only the second time since 2019.

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