SANGERVILLE — Earlier this year Sangerville had its application for a $250,000 Maine Historic Community Building Grant for the town hall turned down.

The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles launched its new mobile branch, a portable unit that can deploy in towns without direct BMV services and to underserved communities.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — Firefighters saved a home in Milo on Sunday.

DOVER-FOXCROFT —  The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft held its 52nd annual Piscataquis River Race on the morning of Saturday, April 25 with paddlers traveling approximately 9.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced a special Mother’s Day Photo Shoot fundraiser from 11 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft’s Bike Rodeo returns on Saturday, May 2 in the parking lot by Kiwanis Park/Piscataquis Area Community Center at 48 Park St.

The Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine has several events scheduled prior to the primary on Tuesday, June 9.

BIDDEFORD — Cally Gudroe of Garland, a sophomore at the University of New England, was recognized at the University of New England’s 2026 University Awards ceremony, held April 21 at the Harold Alfond Forum.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff One of the four men facing federal charges for illegally entering the U.

DEXTER – Chloe Elizabeth Murdock of Dexter, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School Principal Stephen Bell is honored to announce the valedictorian for the Class of 2026, Chloe Murdock and Salutatorian Casey Swenson.

HALLOWELL – As warmer weather brings a surge in outdoor projects across the state, the Maine Public Utilities Commission is reminding homeowners, contractors and anyone planning to use a mechanical device to dig that they are required by law to call 811, Maine’s “Call Before You Dig” number, at least three business days before beginning any excavation.

Northern Light Health and Eastern Maine Community College’s collaborative efforts are making it easier for residents of rural areas to obtain their nursing degree closer to home thanks to a grant from the Rural Maine Simulation Education Training project.

GUILFORD — A dream to have his own freshwater fish business has come true for Jeff Zimmerman.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Staff Shed hunter Drew Maciel recently found two dead moose while searching for antlers this month.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Land Use Planning Commission has begun work on updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

By Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News Staff Secretary of State Shenna Bellows argued that a referendum aiming to ban transgender girls from girls’ school sports has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, but the margin is tight with more challenges pending.