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Dexter educator selected for STEM advocate program

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School science teacher Alyson Saunders is one of 100 educators from across the country chosen for the Society for Science 2026-27 Advocate Program to help advance STEM research programs.

Maine’s fall foliage season set to begin with weekly reports, new event feature

AUGUSTA — One of Maine’s most anticipated seasons is just around the corner, bringing brilliant color, harvest traditions and countless reasons to explore the state.

Rudman Winchell announces merger with Gross, Minsky & Mogul

BANGOR – Rudman Winchell and Gross, Minsky & Mogul, two longstanding Bangor law firms with deep roots in the region, have announced that the attorneys and staff of Gross, Minsky & Mogul, P.

Lagrange boy recovering after being run over by car, family says

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff LAGRANGE — A child run over by a car Aug.

Miss Maple trio crowned at Piscataquis Valley Fair

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in their respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the 11th annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.

Guerin back on her feet after fainting at Susan Collins event

Northern Forest Center breaks ground on Greenville housing project

GREENVILLE — The ground was ceremonially broken for a $12.

Owner of 20 Maine nursing homes selling to California healthcare group

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff The owner of 20 Maine nursing homes and assisted living centers is in the process of selling its facilities to an out-of-state healthcare group.

3-year-old child run over by family member in Lagrange

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff LAGRANGE — A three-year-old child was run over by a car driven by a family member at a Lagrange residence on Wednesday afternoon, Aug.

After 40 years of outfitting river trips, a mainstay of the Allagash is retiring

By Ari Snider, Maine Public Just about anyone who’s spent time on northern Maine’s Allagash River has heard of Norm.

Gun-rights advocates ask Supreme Court to strike down Maine’s 3-day waiting period

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A group of Maine gun-rights advocates asked the U.

Guerin taken to hospital after fainting at Susan Collins event

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff KENDUSKEAG — Sen.

Foxcroft Academy to hold postgraduate fair, open house

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Sept.

Greenville residents to vote on land use changes

GREENVILLE — A special town meeting to vote on two items being brought forward by the Greenville Planning Board has been scheduled for 6 p.

Maine’s public universities become first to award college credit for career-aligned microcredentials earned in high school

AUGUSTA — As part of its efforts to promote postsecondary access, upward mobility, and the growth of the state’s workforce, the University of Maine System will award academic credit for microcredentials earned by high school students through Jobs for Maine’s Graduates.

Fire tower offers perfect 360-degree views of Katahdin region

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor A 2.

6 write-in candidates file to challenge Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Six people filed paperwork to run as write-in candidates against U.

PCEDC seeks nominations for 2026 Myrick Award

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

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