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Baxter State Park ranked on HomeToGo 2021 State Park Index

HomeToGo, the world’s largest vacation rental search engine, today released its 2021 State Park Index, ranking the most extraordinary parks in America for adventure travelers and solitude seekers.

A century ago, Maine lawmakers fought about renovating the governor’s mansion

Note: Bangor Daily News archives dating back to 1911 are now available at newspapers.

Penquis Valley Community Playground opens

MILO — A space behind the Penquis Valley School that previously had little to offer younger middle school students during recess now has a brand new playground.

Gov. Mills announces ConnectMaine approval of broadband infrastructure grants

AUGUSTA — Gov.

PCSWCD offers wild edible foraging workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After high demand, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to present another Wild Edible Foraging Workshop on Saturday, June 26 with Maine naturalist and author Tom Seymour.

Dexter Age-Friendly and TCTC students team up on elevated garden beds

Photo courtesy of Dexter Age-Friendly GARDEN BED DELIVERY — Dexter Age-Friendly delivers an elevated garden bed to resident Dot Mountain.

Memorial Day events around the region

Observer file photo/Stuart HedstromCOLOR GUARD — The stars and stripes of the U.

128 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

LaGrange man indicted for manslaughter in July crash that killed passenger

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A LaGrange man whose passenger was killed July 7 when the SUV he was driving went off the road and rolled onto its roof was indicted May 26 by the Penobscot County grand jury on charges of manslaughter and aggravated operating under the influence of intoxicants.

Library mural captures patron’s passions

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library has brought the outdoors in with a new mural in the children’s section! The beautiful painting features many of the wildlife we enjoy here in Maine.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches $100,000 challenge

WESTBROOK – Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites.

$7.4M SAD 4 budget moved to June 8 referendum

GUILFORD — A proposed 2021-22 SAD 4 budget totaling $7,448,288 was approved during the annual district budget meeting held May 26 in the Piscataquis Community Elementary School cafeteria.

122 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Bicycle Coalition of Maine bringing women’s ride to Greenville

The Women’s Ride will take place on Saturday, June 5, in 20 different cities and towns across Maine for a total of 24 individual rides, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine announced.

Near $12M RSU 68 budget moved to referendum

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed 2021-22 RSU 68 budget totaling $11,999,662 was approved during the annual district budget meeting on May 25 at the SeDoMoCha School.

40 years ago, a Mainer dressed as Spider-Man climbed the tallest building in the world

Note: Bangor Daily News archives dating back to 1911 are now available at newspapers.

Another Mainer has died and 162 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Voting day set for June 8 in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A validation question on the proposed 2021-22 RSU 68 budget will be on the Tuesday, June 8, ballot along with the Dover-Foxcroft referendum items.

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