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Narrow Gauge Riders 50th anniversary parade

MONSON — On Saturday, Feb.

Maine Credit Unions reach fundraising milestone in fight to end hunger

Credit union representatives from across Maine took part in a virtual celebration to recognize the 2020 fundraising results for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Department of Education kills Valley Unified regional school project in Aroostook

By Jessica Potila, St.

Home heating trade group launches sixth annual ‘Fuel Your Love’ Valentine’s Day event

Energy providers from around Maine will top off customers’ oil tanks for free BRUNSWICK — Select members of the Maine Energy Marketers Association, a trade group with 300 members including 125 heating oil, propane, biofuel, pellet, electric and motor fuel providers as well as convenience store owners, are gearing up to deliver a little extra warmth and savings to unsuspecting customers this Valentine’s Day.

2 more Mainers die and 253 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine mountaineers recreate old photo atop Katahdin in business suits

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff On the rocky, snow-encrusted summit of Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, two men wrestled into dress shirts, suit jackets and ties on Feb.

59th annual Schoodic Lake derby on tap for this weekend

By John Holyoke Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor One of the state’s longest-running ice fishing events will return for its 59th edition this weekend, as anglers flock to the Milo area for the Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

Sea-run brook trout are Maine’s least appreciated gamefish

By Bob Mallard Sea-run brook trout, or salters, are best described as diadromous, fish that move between freshwater and saltwater.

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department moving forward with ladder truck purchase

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following an affirmative 128 to 13 vote — approximately 90.

Company trying to purchase Hampden plant eventually wants to mix trash with sewage sludge

By David Marino Jr.

Sunday hunting question open for debate

3 more Mainers die and 211 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

County residents organize for action

Concerned Piscataquis residents have formed the non-partisan group PROACT! (Piscataquis Regional Organization for ACTion) in response to recent statements and actions of the Piscataquis County Commissioners which limits safe citizen participation in their meetings.

Androscoggin commissioners targeted for recall over anti-mask resolution

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Three Androscoggin County commissioners are being targeted for recall over a resolution challenging Gov.

The Mallett Brothers work toward releasing eighth CD

By Josh Deakin You’ve probably seen their name at least a dozen times over the last decade and you’ll probably continue to see it for many years to come.

Maine’s Office of Tourism and Office of Outdoor Recreation launch responsible recreation initiative

AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism, in partnership with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, has launched Look Out for ME, a marketing and educational initiative to support responsible recreation in the Maine outdoors.

How to go camping during a Maine winter without freezing

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Sleeping in a tent while surrounded by snow and ice may sound miserable to those who haven’t tried it.

Dexter Regional High School January Students of the Month

Composite image courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolJANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff.

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